The Partially Examined Life is a podcast by some guys who were at one point set on doing philosophy for a living but then thought better of it. Each episode, we pick a short text and chat about it with some balance between insight and flippancy. You don't have to know any philosophy, or even to have read the text we're talking about to (mostly) follow and (hopefully) enjoy the discussion. For links to the texts we discuss and other info, check out www.partiallyexaminedlife.com.
We also feature episodes from other podcasts by our hosts to round out your partially examined life, including Pretty Much Pop (prettymuchpop.com, covering all media), Nakedly Examined Music (nakedlyexaminedmusic.com, deconstructing songs), Philosophy vs. Improv (philosophyimprov.com, fun with performance skills and philosophical ideas), and (sub)Text (subtextpodcast.com, looking deeply at lit and film). Learn about more network podcasts at partiallyexaminedlife.com.
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4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 Based on 328 reviews
o'fuel
5 out of 5 stars
The Judge vs The Kid
I have been a fan for years. But your recent examination of Blood Meridian is a masterpiece of analysis! I have recently considered a rereading and you pulled the trigger. Thanks guys, much respect!
Consoiracy Jim
3 out of 5 stars
It’s something, at least.
The show exists, which is something. There aren’t too many shows that deal with particular philosophers and their works. That’s good. I’ve listened to about twenty of their episodes. They’re usually worth listening to if you just want to hear some people discuss philosophy, or if you want to review something. But the guy who’s always making bad jokes should stop doing so. I’m halfway through the two part Pascal episodes on human nature. The hosts contradict themselves in the second episode against things they say in the first episode. And their arguments against God are the sorts of things five year olds would say. One absurdly says that God can’t exist because he can’t create a sandwich too big for him to eat. But God can’t create square circles either. But is that logically valid or sound? If God can do the illogical, please explain how. But no one can.
Nelda NK
4 out of 5 stars
So dudely
Dudes being dudes. Feels like grad school all over. I have an MA in philosophy and remember how masculine these courses and conversations were, much like the tradition itself. Y’all sound smart and I like your learners’ mindsets but don’t you know any women who read?
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5 out of 5 stars
Excellent!
Great podcast!
5 stars for pocket universe
5 out of 5 stars
Philawesome!
Almost done working my way through all the episodes. Love it, very enjoyable and accessible discussions on a broad survey of philosophical topics. I learned a great deal, as well as providing me thinkers and ideas to explore more on my own. Please, please, keep it up!
J-Herman
1 out of 5 stars
Romans 1:22
Romans 1:22
WanderAll
5 out of 5 stars
Incredible discussions
Hi, great show, I have recommended it to many friends and family who are looking for philosophical content and discussions. The hosts do an amazing job consistently and guests fit into the format well. Many thanks for filling my mind with meaningful questions.
SAARKÉSH
4 out of 5 stars
A podcast that grows on you…
The discussion on beauty & senses, too shallow to intrigue but a good scratch. Beauty & love are extractions of mind, impacting all manners of health & existence, making AGI hard to achieve 🍭
#%what
1 out of 5 stars
Ugh
Beyond crap
michelleharkim
5 out of 5 stars
Thank u
You guys rock
perry k d
1 out of 5 stars
Disappointing
About the level of commentary and analysis one would hear at a university town bar on a Saturday night.
bjohns383
2 out of 5 stars
Good Topics
Bad jokes. Sorry but I just couldn’t get past the banter. “look at me I’m a nerd… but not really…haha… something something Hegel something something…”
jaashol
5 out of 5 stars
Very neat!
Just a band of pals talkin’ shop, and having a good time of doing it, all while producing quality content.
ffffffffffuuuuu
5 out of 5 stars
where are the first 150 episodes?
yo i love this podcast and switched my major back in 2015 to philosophy. Id love to listen through those first episodes again!
doshette
5 out of 5 stars
By the dog!
This is one of my favorite podcasts. I really enjoy the songs at the end of each episode.
Finally famous let's go
5 out of 5 stars
Top notch content
This is simply a gem of a podcast. I’ve been a listener for years and they have consistently delivered great content. The hosts have a productive dynamic due to their personalities and backgrounds. Excellent guests, deep insights into philosophical material, a dash of grounding pragmatism, and seriously funny moments make this a must for the philo-curious. Thank you guys for what you do!
Appl blows
5 out of 5 stars
9 year listener
This podcast was really helpful when I did my undergrad in philosophy. I mostly quit listening during grad school because more conversation about philosophy was the last thing I wanted. But I recently finished my PhD (in phil) and decided to go back and listen to a few eps and the show holds up, so 5-stars. I also finally subscribed to the Patreon and would recommend it if you plan on getting into the show.
AnonymousMilk
5 out of 5 stars
The Partially Reviewed Podcast
I’ve been listening to this podcast for years. Good discussions await you.
Sazi
5 out of 5 stars
Addictive
I had some philosophy as an undergrad, and lots of history science, which included a pretty good span of intellectual history. I never really got into any particular thinker except Nietzsche, whom these guys also love. Who knew I would have listened to the Aristotle de Anima episode 3 times! In undergrad I think I read the Ethics and I learned that modern science rejected his teleology, and we had the Rhetoric in grad school, but I never fully appreciated the total genius of Aristotle before and certainly never felt his influence in my life, as I do now. These guys bring the history of philosophy to life and weave the ideas together over time, with humor and a few dirty jokes. Each voice is unique, and I love them all. Sometimes I need to force myself to stop listening and go do something, like read a book or talk to my husband. I hope they never stop.
Sfjugnlysgju
5 out of 5 stars
This podcast got me through a lot of undergrad.
Wish I had more people in my life who love to talk about Philosophy but, this will do for now. Also, AMAZING guests and GREAT topics covered!
Hudesqhivcbhf
4 out of 5 stars
It makes you think
I’ve recently discovered this podcast and have really enjoyed the content. While I do not agree with all the analyses and views espoused, it always makes me think. I especially appreciate Wes’ input—I find him to be the most open minded and insightful of the four commentators. If fact, I’m not sure this podcast would even work without his circumspect approach to philosophy and ideas. There is definitely a leftist slant to the entire podcast, obviously most evident in the political episodes, but it’s not too overly oppressive...for the most part. It is unfortunate there isn’t a better representation of different views by people who actually have those views. Overall, it’s a great podcast.
smoyle2
5 out of 5 stars
Enrichment for scientists
Love this podcast. It’s all the thinking I want to do but never have time to do (nor anyone to do it with).
ooberscooter
1 out of 5 stars
Cringey And bad philosophy
These guys are the cringey stereotype of the Philosophy majors you knew in college. If you want to listen to a bunch of white guys argue over their opinions about a wide range of topics rather than really analyzing and discussing objectively philosophical theories than this is for you.
adriancolesberry
5 out of 5 stars
My Favorite Podcast
I have been listening to this podcast for years. It is simply the best. I have read a good deal of philosophy in the original with mixed results from an enlightenment point of view. I very much enjoy being pulled through readings that I am sure I would either not do at all or not get much out of. The colloquium these four have set up is pitch perfect for me. There is no useless philosophy infighting, a very intelligent side-stepping/acknowledgement of Very much enjoy that make some philosophy so tedious and somewhat useless, and very little to no politics. The readings are always generous, reminding me of a wise statement on reading generously that Elizabeth Grosz wrote in her intro to her book on Lacan, who is truly impossible to read in the original if you ask me. On another note, I want to weigh in on the recent erection of a paywall. I was flatly relieved when the change made me join. I am somewhat abashed that I needed this prompt to pay for something I so enjoy. I thank you for making do it and apologize for not doing it earlier. I have thoroughly enjoyed the nightcaps a’t realize that some of you ha’ attended UT. GraduatedUT. I graduated from UT in the 80s in Biomedical Engineering, so it's not like we went to the same place at all in many ways. Anyhow, thanks for what you do. It is a heroic project and I deeply appreciate your efforts to keep it going.
Androo Z
5 out of 5 stars
Rad
Just started delving into this- definitely simping for Dylan & his insights. Great stuff!
Skylar C.
5 out of 5 stars
If you’re looking for deep engagement in a philosophy podcast you have found the one.
The podcast involves some excellent discussions of a nice variety of topics in philosophy. You guys are great, keep up the good work!
Saxazax
5 out of 5 stars
L I T
I have listened to these guys for years. Great intro to philosophy for those who have not studied it in school. Helps to have some background knowledge in the humanities, but not necessary. I'm excited to start reading the texts along with the episodes. 5 stars.
Being In-Myself in Boston, MA
5 out of 5 stars
Exactly what I was looking for
I come from a design/art background and got into this podcast some time ago because I wanted to learn more about the philosophy and ideas behind many of the critics and other thinkers I learned about in school. PEL’s recent episode about Susan Sontag was great and exactly the reason that I keep coming back. The hosts are insightful and over the years have gotten better and better at delivering content in a well-explained, entertaining way. These days, my favorite episodes are the ones where the hosts look at texts outside of normal philosophical canon, but with a critical eye for the arguments and reasoning. I’d love to see more episodes in the future on texts that are relevant to practitioners in art and literature - Greenberg? Fry? Fried? Whiteread? Each host has their own perspective, but they are upfront about their biases and approach each subject with an open mind.
stackptr_
5 out of 5 stars
Insightful and entertaining
Great podcast on a wide range of philosophers and texts. Usually discussion on a topic spans more than a single episode, which makes individual episodes digestible while allowing for discourse on many different ideas that a topic may touch upon. The archives make for a good companion to self-study. The hosts do a good job dissecting jargon when it comes up, making episodes on less-mainstream topics approachable. And there is a good amount of wit and banter between explorations which make for an all around entertaining time.
Treeroped
5 out of 5 stars
Super fun discussions about philosphy and stuff
These guys are great, down to earth, funny, and smart. But you may have to find your way in to this podcast if you are a beginner and not used to this type of critique . Listeners may be expecting a more traditionally structured way to get some grounding in philosophy. It definitley can be done but you may have to design your own curriculum just a little. I think if I had not listened to "Philosophize This!" previously I would have struggled. However, the conversations are great and I FREQUENTLY laugh out loud. The emphasis is to have an interesting discussion about a topic, albeit with a fair amount of backround, not to teach you everything that could be on the test. While the podcast won't fill in all the gaps.it is a huge help. For me I'm fine to only know some stuff about Aristotle, and maybe some day I'll learn some more. Or not.
CJSkeptic
5 out of 5 stars
Charitable readings done right.
You’re not going to find a podcast that does a better job charitably reading on a wide range of topics in philosophy. Mostly focused on primary sources. This is the best philosophy podcast online right now.
TJStrÔnG
5 out of 5 stars
Entertaining
I’ve recommended this to multiple people, anything that encourage enlightenment is a light in the world.
williamnapp
1 out of 5 stars
boring and uninformed
hosts are not terribly creative, interesting, or educated. not worth listening to.
Ariovistus
3 out of 5 stars
I’m gone
Ive listened for years. As Seth started to uncritically swoon over post modernists Frankfurt fux and the 2 cringeworthy Judith Butler episodes dropped, i thought it would pass. It has not. These guys have been captured by the moment. The moral panic of the current mass psychosis has found some really smart fellow travelers. I am bummed. 😔
Ariovistus
5 out of 5 stars
I’m gone
Ive listened for years. As Seth started to uncritically swoon over post modernists Frankfurt fux and the 2 cringeworthy Judith Butler episodes dropped, i thought it would pass. It has not. These guys have been captured by the moment. The moral panic of the current mass psychosis has found some really smart fellow travelers. I am bummed. 😔
ohilyssa
5 out of 5 stars
A+ critical theory and philosophy
Fascinating and engaging episodes. Insightful analyses!
alexM.92-14
5 out of 5 stars
The first and the last
If you’re looking for a philosophy podcast, look no further. PEL was the very first podcast show I ever listened to. Almost five years later, the only podcast show that has remained in my library when other shows have come and gone, is PEL. Thanks for the great content. Thanks for representing the University of Texas Philosophy Department.
asdjk48
5 out of 5 stars
Possibly the best philosophy podcast around
The only real competition for that title might be Peter Adamson’s “History of Philosophy without any gaps,” but he’s been on this podcast too so maybe it’s a tie. They hosts are very thorough and thoughtful, yet also a pleasure to listen to - never boring, even when discussing continental philosophy! My favorite episodes were the ones on Wittgenstein (ep. 7 and 8) and Parmenides (ep. 197). They also did a performance of Aristophane’s Lysistrata (featuring Lucy Lawless!) that was just amazing.
j&e777
5 out of 5 stars
Thinking time
Well done discussions of philosophy ancient to current. They’ve now tackled most areas and are more comfortable in some than others, but always seriously consider their subject matter. Along with the depths of continental philosophy, I hope they do more on process philosophy- their discussion of Whitehead was not too profitable.
What a waste 98765
5 out of 5 stars
Insightful and entertaining!
A worthwhile and rigorous conversation series. Personally appreciate all the recent engagement with continental philosophy.
The real Vertis
5 out of 5 stars
Help Put Philosophy in Perspective
I am a big fan of the YouTube channel. And after after hearing the interview with Shahidha Bari, I had to subscribe. Sometime, philosophy can be heavy with language that makes ones eye glaze over. Podcasts like The Partially Examined Life Philosophy helps connect philosophical concepts to our everyday lives.
tmlarso
4 out of 5 stars
Excellent and entertaining
My star deduction is for the add ons. Why isn’t pretty much pop a separate podcast. I want partially examined life, not the side projects too.
city of pod
5 out of 5 stars
Very good
Stretches me all the way to the limit.
r.m.lankford
5 out of 5 stars
A great listen.
Thoroughly enjoyable. Interesting content.
Jook 92
5 out of 5 stars
Thoughtful
A great podcast that covers philosophy from A to Z and offers views from different perspectives. I always enjoy listening.
Orininc
2 out of 5 stars
Really gone downhill
2 stars still because Seth at least has continued to grow. But only 2 stars because the others, Wes especially, have become stuck in a self-satisfied and pro-status-quo laziness.
Dawg14
5 out of 5 stars
Best thing on the Internet
Thanks for your many years of doing this, guys. Truly a public service. And the B crew on Pretty Much Pop and the podcasts about music, literature, etc. are a welcome addition.
Alba White
2 out of 5 stars
Bro indeed
At last, what no one has been asking for - bros who are into philosophy. To the bros, liking philosophy doesn’t redeem painful rambling. Definitely doesn’t make you funny.
Dave Hamilton
5 out of 5 stars
My favorite philosophy podcast
Mark, Seth, and Wes are able to take these super-heady topics and keep them super-heady, all the while making things accessible. They’re like your best nerdy friends nitpicking things with one another yet making you feel welcome at the same time. Clearly these veteran podcasters know what they’re doing, and that's why they’ve been able to do this for so long. Give it a listen, you'll love it!
Eventhorizon022
5 out of 5 stars
I've loved listening...
to this podcast since about episode 20. The range of topics do a great job of spanning the "classics", as well as current projects that impact modern life. Besides the guys themselves being awesome, they are always generous with all of their guests. Simply one of the best podcasts available.
newton314159
1 out of 5 stars
Lack of insight
I only listened to the first 30 minutes of the episode on the Nichomachean Ethics. The speakers did not actually start discussing the work until the 9 minute mark, choosing instead to chat with one another about unrelated topics during that time. The primary speaker spoke only vaguely about Aristotle’s arguments, suggesting a lack of familiarity with the text. He did however give off the impression of someone who truly enjoys listening to himself talk. A second and third speaker did seem to have some knowledge of the work but again seemed to only speak vaguely about the text. The episode failed to identify Aristotle’s bridge between happiness and moral virtue. Lacking was a development of Aristotle’s argument that happiness is attained through moral virtue (rather than through the whims of fortune [health/wealth]) because something as noble as happiness could not be subject to fate, but rather must be grounded in one’s own free expression of will. As Aristotle writes, “To entrust to chance what is greatest and most noble would be a very defective arrangement.” Maybe the speakers could reread the text in advance and identify key passages to discuss?
spawnjosias
5 out of 5 stars
Best philosophy podcast
I don’t want to sound very over dramatic , but the recent episode on suicide gave me a lot of perspective. I have 2 siblings that took the decision & just hearing on your different opinions was very insightful. Thank you very much. I remain a huge fan.
sanchasey
5 out of 5 stars
Host needs to shut his hole
I absolutely loved this podcast after just hearing one episode, ep. 12. One thing though, the host (I think) needs to quit cracking totally dumb and unnecessary jokes while guests are reading from texts. He really confused me and took concepts out of their context by doing this constantly, and I didn’t take him seriously. It felt like the others didn’t either. So yeah, definitely will listen again after hearing this but I hope I don’t have to be dealing with this every episode so far.
R.Collin.K
2 out of 5 stars
Seth’s voice
So incredibly inconsistent. Immature to say the least. Host disrespectful to guest. Seth ruined this show for me. Too analytical
ersmed
5 out of 5 stars
Best in depth Philosophy Podcast by non-Philosophers,
When I want a shorter fantastic review of an ancient philosopher, I go with Philosophize This!, when I want to wade all the way in to the deep end, PEL is a great choice. The interaction of 3 hosts who clearly enjoy each others company is particularly nice. At the same time they never look at any big topic or philosopher with the same lense. Great stuff.
TrentonNZ
5 out of 5 stars
Really nice
I appreciate the discussion, great way to build information.
KLearned1
5 out of 5 stars
Just found you!
I’m so happy to have just stumbled on your podcast at this late hour. A 2am ping pong match on modernity and enlightenment was just what I needed. Unfortunately, you guys are so good I won’t be falling asleep anytime soon.
19Americanmuscle90
2 out of 5 stars
Good philosophy. Bad politics.
Made it a couple dozen episodes in. Really liked the discussions on philosophy but was absolutely turned of by the politics. One of the host, can’t recall his name and really don’t want, was especially notorious for putting up straw man type arguments. I wish they would keep their politics to themselves and just discuss philosophy. Seeing how they cannot I have rated them two stars and will delete them out of my library. Their political leanings do not matter to me but I also did not start listening to a philosophy podcast to hear politics.
SWKurz
5 out of 5 stars
Most philosophically rigorous and interesting philosophy podcast
I have listened to dozens of hours of the PEL guys. All four guys come from various backgrounds which adds great conversation and insight to their discussion. They have continually opened my philosophical wonder as they bring many authors and books to the table to discuss that I might not have otherwise read or known anything about. I owe them much for great breadth and depth to my philosophical understanding.
SuperSartre
5 out of 5 stars
There is no free will, so I was always going to listen
If you’re remotely interest in philosophy at all, this podcast is a must listen. If you aren’t interested in philosophy at all, this podcast will change that (also, I’m not sure how you’re seeing this) The perfect combination of getting multiple viewpoints, covering complex topics with clarity, and not taking yourself or life too seriously. Every single episode I learn something, every episode I learn to think better, and every episode I laugh.
K.L. Philosophy
1 out of 5 stars
Too Sarcastic to be Thoughtful
The speakers began by snickering at Ayn Rand like schoolboys made uncomfortable by a sex-ed lesson. For all the listeners who requested a podcast on her, please listen to some *real* lectures by Dr. Leonard Peikoff and other Objectivist lecturers through the Ayn Rand Institute eStore.
FrankLevi
5 out of 5 stars
best podcast ever
I've been listening to podcasts for more than a decade and this is the best one I've come across. It features careful readings of interesting texts by thoughtful people. The episodes are so good that I often listen to them more than once (which I rarely do with other podcasts). I've ended up reading thought provoking books that I never would have considered otherwise (most recently John Stewart Mill's "On Liberty" and Simone de Beauvoir's "Ethics of Ambiguity"). I strongly recommend The Partially Examined Life.
Ab-stract
5 out of 5 stars
Phenomenal
PEL sets the bar for philosophy podcasts.
alejandro.pawliszyn
5 out of 5 stars
Wonderful
The Partially Examined Life offers intelligent and fun discussions of diverse philosophical topics. The discoursants are fun and communicate love for inquiry and dialogue.
JPthr33
5 out of 5 stars
Gr8
Does what it says on the tin
Adolph Schlitz
5 out of 5 stars
Discourse
After watching the news, or listening to talking heads and politicians, it's awfully nice to hear someone reason about complex subjects, rather than irrationalizing about simple ones.
LOGIC PRISONER
5 out of 5 stars
There's no lack of void.
There's no lack of thought provoking banter... and I like it!
Ivana Haffun
5 out of 5 stars
Thank you
for making this available, fascinating podcast.
Uehbdidnd jfkckdb
5 out of 5 stars
Listen to the backlog of awesome shows
Pick your interest and listen.
FMDaytona
5 out of 5 stars
Therefore, I am, I think
Great mix of grad level philosophy and humorous banter. Listening to Wes Alwan explain various philosophic perspectives is worth the price of admission alone. The guy is able to find something intersting and worthwhile in any book they discuss. It's like each philosophy is a special type of Pokemon to him with unique powers and abilities. The other guys are good too, I'm just saying Wes is my favorite.
Norman Goldie
5 out of 5 stars
Charming and Insightful
Great topics, allowing you to drift along with the conversation, or get deep into it with the readings. The hosts have great chemistry, agree or disagree they make the topics come to life.
tmrtmrmsttt
5 out of 5 stars
Best podcast, period.
I love absolutely everything about this!
RJ47L
5 out of 5 stars
Great show
Really well thought out and smart
tv&movies
3 out of 5 stars
Alright
It's okay
Laughtrak
5 out of 5 stars
A Real Gift
Thank you.
xenophon14
5 out of 5 stars
Enjoy
Perfect for any student of any discipline!
silverlakedogwalkers
5 out of 5 stars
Best source for getting the gist of books and philosophy
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5 out of 5 stars
True story
I just got an AP (non-tenure track) in a comparative literature department. I can finally afford to pay back this podcast for teaching me so much about critical theory about literature, power, subjectivity, process philosophy, and basic fundamentals of teaching and knowledge production. Just joined for a yearly membership to finally be a citizen. See myself as a lifer because I have a lot of episodes to pay back. Literally, I have listened to the Deleuze, Bergson, Heraclitus, Nietzsche, and Foucault episodes about 5-10 times each over a 5 year period. Moreover, I'm going to relisten today, just to jog my memory. Being part of this community of critical readers helps me so much. Honestly, the podcast personae of Wes, Dylan, Mark, and Seth, and their guests, feel like my grad school classmates. And having these full podcasts to listen whenever I want is like having access to notes. Thanks so much for the rigorous training. Will continue recommending to my students!
The#47Bestest
5 out of 5 stars
Keep going
I want for you guys to keep pushing 👍🏾
tuneias
5 out of 5 stars
classic philosophy podcast
good stuff
Rapman225
5 out of 5 stars
Extremely Insightful and Entertaining
I have been listening for years and enjoy each episode. If you want to learn and have fun doing it then this is the podcast for you.
Charles Ockham
5 out of 5 stars
An important example of fair-mindedness
This is not just a podcast to learn facts about philosophy. This is a podcast to learn how to fair-mindedly engage and (partially) examine the world's intellectual tradition. Thats why its the best philosophy podcast.
DOD Poet
5 out of 5 stars
Dialogue is the answer
There are several excellent philosophy podcasts available (Philosophize This! is one), but given those podcasts' lecture and/or interview format, they miss the energy, creativity, and genuine community generated by PEL's 3-5 person conversations on a variety of philosophers, philosophical works, and philosophical topics. Dialogue is the show's method-- a playful yet respectful give-and-take, in which the podcast's regulars and guests avoid speaking over each other and instead try to help each other articulate and clarify their respective thoughts and positions about the text(s) at hand. And if you despair of the monologism of contemporary intellectual debate, then you may find that dialogue like this is the answer. This is not a podcast to sample and judge after ten minutes, however. Genuine conversations, like genuine relationships, take time, so if you find one podcast not to your liking, try another, and try to listen to its entirety. Their episode on Ayn Rand is representative and particularly admirable. In spite of their distaste for her thought, they strive to articulate Rand's position in her own terms and in such a way that she would agree that they had represented her correctly. In so doing, they find there's no need to trash her ideas or to lacerate her with ad hominem attacks (well, there are a few richly deserved jabs), since her own ideas are themselves the worst attacks one could launch against her. Each of the regulars-- Mark, Wes, Seth, and Dylan-- as well as the guests-- including Law Ware and Lucy Lawless (!)-- proves a distinct and reliable voice. One gets to know each speaker's ethos, and it's fun to anticipate the moves they make in each conversation, and perhaps even more fun to be surprised by their willingness to deviate from their own norms. The productions are solid, with just enough of a home studio feel to remind you that this show is an avocation for these folks, not a vocation, though they approach the discussions with the seriousness (and serious humor) of a genuine calling. The intellectual depth and breadth are impressive, and the humor is wise, warm, and wry. It's a pleasure to witness the dialogue that PEL has been developing these several years, and I heartily recommend that others share in the conversation.
jg60208
5 out of 5 stars
Serious explication and occasional dollops of silliness
I like it right well. The recent work on de Beauvoir, Levinas, and Rorty was most helpful. I listened to the Levinas and de Beauvoir segments twice. They're not afraid to tackle topical issues, or treat on authors not generally thought of as "philosophers". cf. the episodes on Baldwin. Listen up and learn. I have and enjoyed it.
fortunato's bones
5 out of 5 stars
More LAW
Great podcast. I started at the beginning a couple years ago and just kept going. Nice blend of serious engagement with the content and humor. Law is the man. More Law. I would also probably donate to watch Seth recite one of those advertisements.
larr associates
5 out of 5 stars
Brilliant
Brilliant at best; entertaining at least.
some guitar enthusiast
5 out of 5 stars
Great discussions from great people.
I would highly recommend this podcast to anyone who is interested in philosophy. Keep up the good work!
Fgfddyjbcjfswyojc
5 out of 5 stars
good
A group of guys who have been doing this for a long time, they actually put work into producing their content. It's intellectually tougher than most podcasts, and if you want to get something out of it, you'll need to pay a little more attention than just playing it in the background of your daily tasks. But for anyone who actually enjoys philosophy, this will be a good thing.
Evorrrr
5 out of 5 stars
Great!
Always thought provoking(obviously).
Reviewer0012212
5 out of 5 stars
Not for the lazy
Critical thinking at its best. Agree or disagree with the viewpoints, these discussions will make you a better citizen, better human.
FeltonFlyer
5 out of 5 stars
Relevant and fun
I'm hooked! Discussions are friendly and lively. I always leave with a list of new, interesting topics for further review. 'Homework' is offered and explained. This podcast has quickly become my favorite!
Timmy@72.5
5 out of 5 stars
Wonderful, courageous, enlightening and empowering.
Thank you for this great opportunity to learn. For a few years now you enrich my daily life. I don't always understand the thoughts and ideas. And am provided to be a more complete person for the exposure to all the ideas. Please, keep up the great effort and quality work.
Mjfavale
5 out of 5 stars
Rigorous, sincere, funny, life-changing
A podcast by some guys who were at one point set on doing philosophy for a living, but then thought better of it. Each episode they take a major work of philosophy and discuss it in their uniquely irreverent and ribald seminar-style. While deliberately intended for non-academic audiences, even professional philosophers love this show. Their approach is not only a model for how to read a philosophical text; it's also an extraordinary and refreshing example of how to be rigorous and exact in one's thinking while practicing charity to opposing viewpoints. This is by far one of my favorite podcasts. The insights to be found in working through these ideas will change you. It is not an exaggeration that my personal quality of life has been improved because of this podcast. I encourage especially people who are intimidated by philosophy to check this out. This podcast is deliberately designed for you.
ndgree
5 out of 5 stars
Makes me better
Whenever I start thinking I have it figured out, I listen to this and realize how little I know and how much I have to learn.
Maverick21123
5 out of 5 stars
I'm now a groupie
I found this podcast with the goal to get a general idea of a few topics for some legal research but ended up getting hooked and can't stop listening. I feel lucky to discover it now because there is such a large library of shows I can listen too and don't have to wait for "new" episodes because they are all "new" to me. Great, in-depth, funny, witty, 5 stars, and two thumbs up!
Mtollefsrud
5 out of 5 stars
Best Philosophical Conversations
For those interested in the life of the mind, you will not be disappointed. I have learned a lot listening to these guys discuss the great books of philosophy and have ventured to read books That would have been inaccessible to me without this podcast.
NooraComan
1 out of 5 stars
Help
Far too politically correct. A little too much navel gazing.
Austin4666
5 out of 5 stars
No Country for Old Men
Guys, your analysis of No Country for Old Men was fantastic. I listen to a lot of literature podcasts, but none of them come close to going as in-depth as you guys did when it came to looking at the symbolism and (of course) philosophy behind the story. If I could meet you in person, I would literally beg at your feet for episodes analyzing all of Cormac McCarthy's novels - but since I can't do that, I'd be inclined to make a small donation for every episode you put out that did. Thanks for the awesome episode!
Memyselfetc
5 out of 5 stars
Thanks
Thanks again!
NuncFluens
5 out of 5 stars
Great podcast!
I have been listening for a while and somehow never got around to writing a review. Shame on me! This podcast is exceptional, most especially because these guys are so much fun in the way they handle these heady matters!
zack101035
5 out of 5 stars
Kant get enough
Great mix of humor and deep analysis. Thanks, PEL!
JenTejada
5 out of 5 stars
Superfan
I finally made the effort to write a review and I can see you guys don't need any thumbs up from me! I'm still on the early episodes only listening to the newer ones sporadically. Full disclosure, I have zero background in philosophy and am grasping at the edges for many of these episodes probably taking away all of the wrong things. All that said, this podcast has been lifechanging for me. I listen to you all every single day and am now on a more structured approach to learning philosophy mostly inspired by what you all are doing here. I think all three of you and the occasional repeat guest, Dylan, come across as humble, caring, compassionate human beings. Your sarcasm and dismissiveness of certain ideas at times reads fully as authenticity and nothing more. It validates the listener experience of doing the same as some crazy ideas are presented. There is no way that I would be able to play around with the ideas that some of these thinkers had if you all did not present the highlights in a funny and easy to follow manner. Truly, much thanks to you for the endeavor.
folumb1
3 out of 5 stars
Great discussion podcast
This is a pretty good podcast for seeing the works and ideas of certain philosophers in ways you may not have considered. I love that it is more about the ideas than the philosophers themselves, but with that said, if you've never heard of the philosopher or aren't too familiar with them, their conversations can easily go over your head. I don't think their purpose is to teach historical philosophy though, so this is fine. As long as you have some background on the topic or philosopher you can definitely get some great insights by listening, though I have to look up some terms they use periodically.
MaxSympathy
5 out of 5 stars
Well-done
Satisfying
bibliotequetress
5 out of 5 stars
I learn something every episode, & enjoy it
These guys have stumbled on a way to create the least dry philosophy podcast out there. They're only as pedantic as they need to be. They talk intelligently and without gibberish about the topics. They can be funny, but the entertainment here is in the deepish dive into the material.
BingoKCMO
5 out of 5 stars
Digestible and relevant
Worth listening to. A great jumping off point for current issues.
DeleteYourChapo
5 out of 5 stars
Reinvigorated my interest in philosophy
I had largely gotten away from philosophic study. I would still read some philosophic books here and there, but overall my interest was low and my understanding was lower. This podcast helped change that around. I enjoy hearing the hosts talk about complex philosophical works and occasionally debate different ideas. I highly recommend this podcast to everyone.
TPMorrison
5 out of 5 stars
Helpful and Still Challenging
The podcasters and their visiting speakers always give a balanced discussion between helpful insight for introductory students of philosophy, challenging bits to think about even for the more versed students, and jokes and relatable examples that make it enjoyable all around.
Plzdestroyme
2 out of 5 stars
One of you doesn't belong in this podcast.
All three of you know who I mean. I would love to be able to listen to the other two, but that guy just says the stupidest stuff. He's a liability to the show.
Goingdark1234
5 out of 5 stars
Great as both entertainment and as a learning supplement
Listened to to this podcast when going through my last year as a philosophy major in college. Funny, educational, and easy to listen to. A must if you want to dive into the world of philosophy.
jojojojojojostyle
5 out of 5 stars
clear, fun, profound philosophy podcast, I learned soon muuuuuuch!!!?!!?
This podcast is the best (but also only the second) that I’ve found on philosophy. They are all well versed in various areas, and each has a specialty, but they are not afraid to just dumbly admit that they don’t know what the prescribed reading is saying or that they think its just a bunch of b.s… Which I don’t think philosophy is. But its easy to feel that way, and I think that most at some time do, soon, they’re relatable, intensely. They also do a great job, even a greater job than the text itself I think at communicating the core ideas and meanings you are supposed to get out of it. My favorite moment is when Dylan calls Derrida’s approach a sort of nanny-nanny-boo-boo, to which is replied, “a very sophisticated nanny-nanny-boo-boo.” So, funny at times. And Mark seems to write or put in a song for each episode, which is always nice to hear. Overall, I’d like to hear more about some modern french stuff like Luarelle for instance. If y’all are reading this. Even an interview! Hah, that’d be something’. Anyway, if you like philosophy and want to learn, here’s a great place, to do it while you work, drive, laze about, whatever. Outstanding++++++++++++++++++AAAA+A++A+A++A.
Bougietay
5 out of 5 stars
Game changer
This podcast changed my life (for the better). If you are inquisitive, patient, and looking for a way into the imposing edifice that is Philosophy, I cannot recommend this podcast highly enough.
BamBamsuwoop
5 out of 5 stars
Best Philosophy Podcast Out There.
Been listening for years and these guys do it better than anyone else out there.
ZAATARA
5 out of 5 stars
sound & sane
thank you !
Thompson Dawes
5 out of 5 stars
Excellent and thought provoking.
This excellent podcast is thought provoking and prolific. Well read hosts and noteworthy guest participants engage in stimulating conversation and philosophical discovery.
Seth B..
5 out of 5 stars
The Best Philosophy Podcast
One of my favorite podcasts out there. Many episodes hold up well to repeated listens. Some of my favorite from the back catalogue are: Alasdair MacIntyre on Moral Justifications; Plato on Rhetoric vs. Philosophy; Rawls on Social Justice; Jesus’s Parables; Economics with Hayek and Sen; and Kripke on Possibilities in Language.
Drummingbeernerd
5 out of 5 stars
The philosophy class that I never had in college
I started listening to TPEL a couple of months ago while searching through the podcast catalog for something related to philosophy. I received my BA in philosophy a year and a half ago and have been looking for an outlet through which I can further my knowledge on the subject while I work. This podcast has been tremendously helpful and entertaining; I just cannot get enough of it. To Mark, Wes, and all the guys that contribute to it: thank you and keep up the excellent work
JohnNoZ35
5 out of 5 stars
Brilliant!
Brilliant podcast! Extremely thought provoking and entertaining. I have gained a much greater respect for philosophy as a discipline and learned a lot.
CCrookeWebDesign
4 out of 5 stars
Enjoyable to a point
I enjoy listening to the discussions I appreciate the idea behind the podcast. At times a certain liberal/university smugness seeps in when they mock conservative views. It’s a disappointing and reoccurring aspect of an otherwise enjoyable podcast.
Daddij
5 out of 5 stars
Excellent 👌
These guys know their stuff and have great rapport. One of my favorite podcasts.
theternalone
5 out of 5 stars
Like the best sort of conversations in College
These guys are entertaining, thoughtful, careful, and interesting. A real pleasure to listen to.
Dan Donche
5 out of 5 stars
Great way to get philosophy
I admit it, I'm interested in philosophy but I really don't have the time to read everything and contemplate it deeply. I just don't. That is why I like this podcast. I can get a cursory glance at some philosophers I wouldn't normally be exposed to. I'm not pursuing a degree in philosophy. I don't have colleagues with this background, so I need to seek out people who know more than I do elsewhere. I read some of the negative reviews from others and I am not seeing what they're seeing. For me, I find these podcasts entertaining and insightful. I particularly like the exposure I get. I'm learning who these philosophers are and what they wrote about. I get an introduction to the material. Great. I'm not looking to go beyond that, not yet. Maybe someday. My only suggestion is that if you already know everything, perhaps this is not the podcast for you.
Mr. Yowsers
5 out of 5 stars
Lucky to Have Found This
Addictive. I started exploring philosophy a few months back. Although I've ventured into other philosophy podcasts, I will always come back to this one. The content is treated such that they aren't pandering to those without a philosophy background. For example, they identify concepts and attempt to articulate them accurately and within the traditional language of philosophy. However, they care enough about accessibility that the discussion can be understood by one without the familiarity of the material shared by the hosts. Plus, although I don't read the material before the podcasts, I've often been intrigued enough to further investigate the source material or secondary explanations. Bravo and please keep going.
Sbushar
5 out of 5 stars
Love the podcast!
The hosts are great and the topics are always enjoyable.
Ellison24c
5 out of 5 stars
The best
The best I have found so far in my search for the sublime. Or at least a good unexpected laugh while I am driving in the car.
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5 out of 5 stars
Guys you wanna be friends with
PEL is awesome. They make philosophy fun (as it should be) and enjoyable. You just wanna sit down and have drinks with these guys.
fschreick
5 out of 5 stars
Great!
Good philosophy podcasts can be hard to find. Many sound so pretentious as to steer people away. This podcast feels like an honest, informed conversation between friends. Don’t let the “explicit” label discourage you. It feels real and prevents them from sounding like radio robots.
the yarl
5 out of 5 stars
Great Podcast
They do a really great job doing philosophy, keeping it focused and making it fun as well as interesting. They all know their stuff and they also bring in some great guests. This is one of my favorite parts because it introduces me to current philosophers and new books.
PinterestAppSux
5 out of 5 stars
Something different.
I really love that these guys are doing this. The discussion is always enjoyable and well thought out. Philosophy is not my strong point, but I so enjoy listening in and learning from these perspectives.
A D Chandler
5 out of 5 stars
Best (Philosophy) Podcast
Again....This is simply the best podcast on philosophy available. That's indisputable, I think. The fact is, it may be the best podcast available, period. If you place a premium on intellectual rigor in content, vivacity and cleverness in repartee, and the kind of friendly, ritualized competition for better arguments characteristic of a Habermasian ideal speech situation, you've just stumbled on hours of edification and enjoyment.
G0LDEN BEAR
5 out of 5 stars
a Perfect Synthesis of Philosophy-Centered Education & Entertainment!
All too often, discussion about philosophy can be either annoyingly academic or shallowly one-dimensional. Thankfully, The Partially Examined Life Podcast transcends these philosophy pitfalls by offering a truly unique blend of passionate & intellectually eager conversational dialogues – all without pretension, triteness, or elitism. Show-hosts Mark, Seth, Wes, Dylan, & guests provide engaging, unassuming, & in-depth conversations about specific philosophical texts, figures, & concepts within a format that’s equally educational & entertaining. The show-hosts & various guests not only thoroughly engage their topics, but also interact with listeners & subscribers of the podcast, offering access to various texts, online discussions, & interactive exchanges. Consider The Partially Examined Life Podcast a fully examined & enjoyable experience, bar none!
Mintjackets
5 out of 5 stars
Great podcast
I love this podcast, I have been a listener for several years. Thank you Mark, Wes, Seth and Dylan for all of your work.
beaudetgirls
5 out of 5 stars
Breath of Fresh Air, Funny, Educational All At The Same Time!
WooHoo, am I learning a lot! I would have loved doing this in college. I donated! Keep up the good work! Diane
kellyleeves
5 out of 5 stars
What I’ve been looking for
Informative and informative and welcoming and humorous.
snow77laugh
5 out of 5 stars
Love this podcast
WOW. thank you. Even though I have no idea what you are talking about half the time when it does click I appreciate it so much! you guys are awesome!
ggpwnzor
5 out of 5 stars
Awesome philosophy discussions
Being an initiate in the realm and study of philosophy has never been more fun and interesting. I'm hooked on these podcasts. They cover material that can be almost impenetrable on paper, in a way that is much more interesting and understandable through group discussions. They cover almost anything you can think of and I guarantee you will be heavily influenced by their discussions. Makes me wish I had friends as knowledgable and funny as they are!
asher158746
5 out of 5 stars
A sublime masterpeice of educational art
This is one of the best podcasts on itunes to date: intensly educational and smart, yet full of hillarity. I could think of no better way to start the philosophic jurney than with these guys.
Hortense4321
5 out of 5 stars
So much fun...
These guys make brutal primary texts accessible. They are funny, irreverent, but paradoxically deeply respectful of the philosophers, psychologists and thinkers they discuss. It is total mind candy and worth your car ride or dinner preparation…try it!!
Sheikh Djibouti
5 out of 5 stars
Superb
Many years ago, before we went our separate ways, got middle aged and mired in the day to day of family life and lost sight of the ideas that, as young people, captured our imaginations and the passionate intesnity of our early thought, my college friends and I, then philosophy majors, exchanged ideas about what seemed to us the most interesting and fundamental questions that had been, and indeed could be posed about our human existence: What to make of this world of impressions we find ourselves in? What to make of our conscious participation in that world? How to define (and whether to define) individual and political ethics? Whether we can speak meaningfully of a world of ideas and, if so, how that world can illuminate our mundane existence. What to make of the limits of intellectual understanding? And so on. This podcast brings me back to those days. More than that, it does so in an idealized (if you will pardon the expression) way, with hosts who are as conversant in the issues as we were in our youth, and who have as we did then, a sense of humour and curiosity that encourages the best kinds of exploratory discussion. I can hardly praise this podcast enough, and hope that, if you are even remotely interested in the important issues it covers, you will give it a try.
Brianbuch
5 out of 5 stars
Serious and light-hearted
This is both a fine survey of the fields of philosophy and an opportunity to listen to the engagement of fine minds. One can engage at any depth desired, to getting a survey of thinkers I’d never got (or will get) around to reading in depth. The interactions of the regulars and some well-informed guest experts is some fine intellectual fun.
Dill-a-taunt
5 out of 5 stars
Way better than a lecture
Hearing smart, thoughtful, funny friends discuss something that is at times as difficult as philosophy is the best way to gain understanding and insight into the subject. These guys know their stuff. But even where they struggle, one can hear what it means to think philosophically. Dialog is how we live in real life, so should it be when we learn. Become a member and take part in the discussion, too.
ld juhudge
5 out of 5 stars
Best Philosophy Podcast Around
Been listening to PEL for a few years now, and l always find myself excited for the next episode. Smart, approachable, and funny commentary on philosophical topics and texts old and new. They discuss the texts with topical, current, examples fostering a very enjoyable conversation. Recent episodes have invited guests with a deep knowledge of the subject of the episode, keep it up!
skater3598
5 out of 5 stars
I was always sort of into Philosophy until...
I found out about these guys. I turned a corner towards being obsessive about Philosophy. They're going to be there as a guiding light until I find my way past obsessing about Philosophy, and move on with my life.
Heff Thoreau
5 out of 5 stars
The best, most focused podcast on philosophy
Their model is lovely. They pick an author or work of an author and focus on it in discussion. It works well, as it is highly engaging and entertaining. These podcasts are great primers for all of your tough philosophy readings. Thank you for making these discussions available for the world to enjoy. <3
Klondike Queen
2 out of 5 stars
Disappointing
I was hoping for sharing of knowledge; these podcasts are mostly a few guys vying to be entertaining and falling quite flat. A good idea in theory, but in reality an unengaging unfortunate waste of time.
Cbutcher318
5 out of 5 stars
3/4 Through, They get Better, and Not
I’m up to episode 86, and I finally decided to leave a review. I’m giving it a five star rating, I guess because I’ve made it to episode 86 and I don’t plan to stop. This podcast is definitely in the conversation vein, so if you despise that, you might stay away. The upside of course is it’s usually an interesting topic. I have come to love philosophy, and even tried to read some on my own, though I’ve never read the suggested reading before an episode, so don’t be scared off by that. The personalities of the podcasters are out there with little restraint, which is actually quite refreshing over many of the sanitized conversational podcasts. With that said, at times the overt agenda of a podcaster shines in an episode and can become distracting. I let it slide and aim to glean as much of the ideas as possible from the conversation. I like the introduction of the precognition episodes. Overall, I feel much smarter for listening to this podcast. Maybe you can too.
Wade69
5 out of 5 stars
Awesome
Great secondary source
Threecharles
5 out of 5 stars
Fantastic combination of interesting and accesable
This is simply an excellent podcast. The debates are very interesting and provide a good introduction to a variety or topics, and viewpoints. If you are interested in philosophy at all check it out!
Rdskre
5 out of 5 stars
Funny podcast about serious philosophy.
This is a wonderful podcast, if you're reading this you ought to just take the plunge and download an episode that interests you. It is essentially a conversation between 4 very well read gentlemen and usually a guest expert on the topic du jour, which is based on a collective reading. At some point 3 of the 4 were candidates for a master's degree in philosophy somewhere in Texas but changed their minds. The fourth has a PhD in Physics. You can tell right away these guys love philosophy as they really get into the subjects with an equal measure of rigor and humor. I would say these conversations are great for beginners in philosophy (thanks to Mark's rules about private language) and those who have studied in depth (thanks to breaking Mark's rules about private language). They cover a very broad range of philosophical topics and works so there's really something for everybody. And the end of the podcast there's an original song to wrap things up. In addition to all this great material, there's an active blog and Facebook group where listeners discuss the conversation and reading covered in the podcast as well as other subjects and readings. So it's not just a podcast, it's a community and you can choose your own level of involvement. I've been very happy to listen and re-listen to these guys and have recommended the podcast to several friends and relations. I'm so glad this podcast is out there and I hope it remains active for years to come.
Reviewer swank
5 out of 5 stars
awesome
awesome
_bdawg_
5 out of 5 stars
Very thoughtful and worth listening to it!
Very thoughtful and worth listening to it.
Cole Heideman
5 out of 5 stars
Very Good!
These podcasts are great. Always though provoking, comprehensive especially for their short length, entertaining and humorous, and an important intro to continental thinkers especially, given the analytic bias in the US.
TricksterCoyote
5 out of 5 stars
Greatest philosophy podcast out there!
This is a great podcast for those interested in philosophy and dialectic. It reminds me of being an undergrad at St. Mary's in their Integral program. Very good, inclusive discussion about different philosophical texts. Love, love, love!
Lamarlhu
5 out of 5 stars
EXCELLENT
Thank you so much!!!!
Dtotgr
5 out of 5 stars
Amazingly fun and detailed at the same time.
I’m a long time fan. Just got around to writing a review
Jeffrey Kahan
5 out of 5 stars
PEL cast proves that a Liberal Arts education can be exciting, entertaining, and edifying.
I get a great deal of joy listening to these guys kick the philosophical tires of old jalopies and new showroom models alike. There is enough disagreement to keep things interesting, even as the conversations slowly advance toward consensus. They take this stuff seriously, but they are so animated that, like a good Woody Allen film (or even a bad one) the profound subject matter is often conveyed in ad libs, quips, and quibbles. While learning is often by nature oppressive (Middlemarch is oppressive because it is too long!), the PEL cast proves that a Liberal Arts education can be exciting, entertaining, and edifying. Thank you guys!
Mrs. Tofte
5 out of 5 stars
Wonderful
Consistently engaging, thought, provoking and amusing. A great way to spend the time on my commute in to work.
John on the west coast
2 out of 5 stars
Unenlightening, confused, verbose
After listening to 10 episodes or so I have to unsubscribe as these guys drive me crazy. The uninflected monotone of Mark and his friends is so grating, the cliff note nature of their conversations so unenlightening. I was also amazed listening to on old episode on Nietche at how quickly they dismissed the very notion of a genealogy of philosophy, representative I think of their general distaste for actual life and life events. But overall it is their enthrallment with contemporary American legal philosophy which is too much for me to handle. It was the episodes on Sandel and Rawls which sent me over the edge. The “thick” self and the “thin” self, terminology that at it's base is so hostile to individuality and so appealing to an administrator. One could hardly find a better example of one having their head in the clouds then this discussion of American legalism, completely devoid of context, as if America is nothing more then an idea, not a place where something happens. No discussions of inequality of justice, of the limits of rule, of the state existing for the purpose of fostering human creativity. If they did an episode on the constitution they would argue about what was meant by the words “equal" and “created", rather then the contradictions inherent in “all men are created equal”. For all their talk of being down to earth, they philosophize from the point of view of the administrator not the individual. Unless you already know about what they talk about you really won’t understand a thing.
angry!!548
5 out of 5 stars
Love it
Great conversational and easily digestible talks which, can be pretty difficult with this sort of subject matter.
Uroboric73
5 out of 5 stars
Deep, man...deeeep
PEL is essential listening for me. Not only are the shows great refreshers for the canonical Dead White Philosophers, Mark et. al. aren't afraid to explore unorthodox topics and thinkers from poststructuralists to ancient Asian metaphysics to the intersections of literature and philosophy. No matter what they take on, the PEL gang plumb the depths of the issue in a descriptive and analytical fashion. I teach college philosophy courses and often find myself listening to episodes on my way to work, not only to brush up on the details of a text, but to imbibe the spirit of intellectual excitement and fun as well.
Drummingforjesus
5 out of 5 stars
The greatest hope for humanity resides in this podcast
As I struggle through the various ups and downs of being 19 years old, balancing work, junior college homework and relationships I am amazed again and again by the zeal and determination with which the people who make this podcast tackle topics. I hold a personal view of seeing everything as philosophy. Whether its the argument with your spouse of buying generic toilet paper because of its utilitarian use value or perhaps the less important question of being I think it's unthinkable to bypass or overlook the wisdom that philosophy can bring. Unfortunately, many (myself included) have found that although perusing Nietzsche's "The Antichrist" and studying Heidegger may be a great passion in life, practicality will pull us away. This podcast is perfect because we're all intellectual junkies at heart. We need our taste and the best and most societally acceptable way in which that happens is in this format. My message to all you pallid fence sitters is to subscribe and start flexing those brain muscles. And to the various makers of PEL, you have no idea how much of an impact you've had on this hopeful premed student searching for a holistic value system in life. Keep sacrificing to do what you love because we love what you do.
jee8888888
5 out of 5 stars
great stuff
really enriching, thanks for putting together this excellent podcast.
2Philosophy&Beyond
5 out of 5 stars
Totes Mcgoates
This podcast is Amazaballs!!! I’ve listened to almost every episode, which make me more machine than man now. My only hope is that the hosts all out live me, so I’ll never have to live in a world where new PEL episodes aren’t posted every few weeks. Thanks.
Jessehk
5 out of 5 stars
Great overview of philosophical thought
Have very much been enjoying this podcast. Fantastic overview of the history of philosophy.
Dirk Ickles
5 out of 5 stars
10/5
Five stars for each time I've listened to this whole podcast. MAAAAAAAAARK!
mattreyu
4 out of 5 stars
mattreyu
Great podcast, but I've got to say the early episodes were much better. The addition of Dylan (god bless him) detracts significantly from the discussion, and Seth seems to have lost his interest in the field of philosophy altogether. He comes off like a bored freshman asking the professor "why does any of this stuff actually matter?" Which is kind of funny since his area of expertise is the least useful, most gibberish-y type of philosophy - Heidegger. Would love to see Dylan phased out (sorry dude!) unless the episode is directly related to the philosophy of science. Would also recommend giving Seth a shot of adrenaline before recording the podcast, to give him a little extra oomph so he'll actually interrupt with his useful contributions. Overall a super solid podcast. Precogs are nice, and guest episodes are usually killer.
momomo10101010110
5 out of 5 stars
Best philo podcast!!
No annoying intellectual one-upmanship. Just amicable humor even when (esp when) they don't agree. They come at each presented philosophical concept from a variety angles (due to their differing interests and backgrounds), which gives each of the concepts new and interesting resonances.
TheSharf
5 out of 5 stars
Fun and Intelligent discussion
I honestly wish the four regular contributors on here were all my uncles. These guys are extremely entertaining, funny, and brilliant all in their own unique ways. Each possess a very impressive global knowledge of philosophy, and each has expertise in various topics and various philosophers that give them each something unique to bring to the discussion. The guests are similarly well qualified to speak on the topics of their respective episodes. What I most enjoy about the podcast is that the non-academic style discussion. While certainly these podcasters are qualified to go head to head with some brilliant minds in philosophy (shown through their high quality discussions with guests, many of whom are professional philosophers), the podcasters instead aim for a conversational style that succeeds in making philosophy fun and interesting. When they say that you don't necessarily have to have read the pieces to follow along, they mean it. One of the key strengths of the pdocast is making complex topics understandable, but not simple. That being said, they still have a lot to offer those who did complete the readings or even have an even greater knowledge of the philosopher discussed in that episode. I listen to them all the time, and could not recommend them highly enough. Thank you so much Mark, Seth, Wes, and Dylan for such a quality show.
Zooombeeee
5 out of 5 stars
Great stuffff
Thanks a lot. Though, the guy who claims to be Mark appears to be teasing and trolling more often than the other gentlemen;D
Sandytree
5 out of 5 stars
Intelligent, witty, and thought-provoking
I’ve been listening to the partially examined life for six or so months now and it has become one of my favorite podcasts. Though I’m a humanities grad student, I’m not in philosophy and I think they hit the sweet spot between making philosophical ideas accessible and challenging. I appreciate how they have experimented with varying the format in ways to spice things up (guests, works of fiction) though what really makes the podcast so great is the tremendous intellectual chemistry between the hosts. I don’t write many reviews but I really appreciate what these guys have done to cultivate intellectual community online and stimulate thought.
Anji Day
5 out of 5 stars
I love these guys!
They're funny and authentic and intellectually stimulating. It's a reminder of how fun philosophy can be. Sometimes I think you need to have read the text or otherwise have some previous exposure to stay with them, but that's not a complaint. It's actually pretty amazing the balance they strike between a freewheeling conversation and exposition. It's a fantastic podcast and I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys engaging with deep questions.
JoshL8686
4 out of 5 stars
good but
Not enough talk about dogs and dog food brands.
Drew Kiest
5 out of 5 stars
It's good.
This is one of about four podcasts I listen to regularly. While I don't have any formal training in philosophy, as a [recovering academic/bitter pseudo-intellectual/former doctoral student who liked his chosen humanistic subject but hated the politicking/compromise/POS job market], I can identify with the panelists. It's clear that they enjoy the subject and are knowledgable about it. It's also funny without being 'inside joke' funny.
heather.bice
5 out of 5 stars
In LOVE with this podcast
There is so much that I would love to say about this podcast.... Infact all the things I want to say are flooding my mind that i don't even know which one to pick. This podcast is my favorite, by far. I've had so many insights about myself, that listening to podcast is like a therapy session. It's the way of speaking about things that you learn... or a way of looking at things. Or realizing what's actually important to you in your own life. And the humor is contagious... the lightheartedness makes it that much easier to absorb everything.
El Baxtero
5 out of 5 stars
Very Stimulating
This podcast will both change your mind and sharpen your grasp of what you already think.
Fikshafed
5 out of 5 stars
Spot on
A must have podcast
Emma67596796
5 out of 5 stars
high school student
This podcast is amazing. Why would I want friends when I can listen to you guys talk????!!!!!
mgushuedc
5 out of 5 stars
Great way to be enticed to return to the text.
Fun and informative. I have been listening to them by topic as I become interested. I always learn something and it always makes me want to read and think more deeply.
Buzdrummer
5 out of 5 stars
Professor
This is my favorite podcast: thoughtful, provocative, smart, and funny. I started listening to this year and am working my way through all the episodes, while listening to each new episode. And I love the music. Whatever motivated you guys to do this - and it has to involve much work- please keep it up.
DanofOAK
5 out of 5 stars
The best philosophy podcast out there
This is a must-listen for anyone seriously interested in academic philosophy. The hosts are three former philosophy grad students. They briefly introduce each text or topic then have a long, sometimes rambling discussion of it (with a lot of humor thrown in). While I wouldn't listen to the podcast to the exclusion of the texts (they don't do a great job of summarizing the texts upfront), listening to this show is a good follow-up to the readings. It's kind of like hanging out with friends interested in philosophy, rather than with a professor (the focus is on debate and interpretation, not explanation for the layperson). Note that this isn't really a "pop" philosophy podcast; while the guys occasionally deal with ideas that are easily digestible, they more often deal with fairly complex ideas from historical thinkers, and this isn't necessarily the best place to start if you aren't at least a bit familiar with philosophy. That said, some episodes will be more accessible than others.
Ryan Zachary Solomon
5 out of 5 stars
Studying for Finals
Thorough, educated, and funny conversation over important philosophical topics. Downloaded these to listen to on flights and during run/cycle workouts as I study for finals!
IB Menten
5 out of 5 stars
Learning without the SCHOOL
Last year, I began teaching the Theory of Knowledge class for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme at my high school and this triggered my desire to study philosophy more formally; however, as a teacher, it is hard to get my body back in school to study formally because there simply are not enough hours in the day. What I love about this podcast is that it feels rigorously academic without taking itself too seriously (yes guys, I love the asides). While I have not listened to every podcast, I have listened to 20+ episodes at this point and time (I listen while driving back and forth to school), and I have learned SO MUCH. This is great brain food. Thank you gentlemen for your dedication and hard work in producing this podcast.
Jubileence
5 out of 5 stars
Very well read!
Love the content of these podcasts! All parties are very well read. I thought the only place to go for a deeper understanding of philosophy was either the source or Stanford encyclopedia of philosophy. Good to have something to listen to. - jubilee
Anna Yeatts
5 out of 5 stars
Cracks me up!
Coming from a purely scientific background, I have been looking for a podcast which gives me a realistic, forum to enlighten me on this intimidating discipline. The guys are hilarious and clearly know their subject matter. Thanks for making this an addiction.
dr. dillamond
5 out of 5 stars
Funny, and entertaining
These guys are hilarious, and also brilliant. If you have even a passing interest in philosophy, this is the place to start; if you are a philosophy student, you'll get new perspectives.
Wittditt3
5 out of 5 stars
Awesome
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WhatMeListen?
5 out of 5 stars
It's a movement.
PEL reactivates philosophical interest amongst those disenfranchised from the academic establishment. Respect for the greats may be interwoven with appropriate iconoclasm for the more recent. Particularly valuable now, PEL exemplifies how discussions should occur: with reason, evidence, referenced authority, and tempered by humor or self-deprecation. Grasp all of the lesson; not just the debate.
NOTHAPPY7777767ff
5 out of 5 stars
This is awesome!
I'm trying not to use the internet all the time so I was looking for something to do or listen to when I'm bored. I've been listening to these podcasts and I love it! It's cut my internet usage and has helped fill my brain with a little more knowledge in a fun easy way!
leakygrammar
5 out of 5 stars
best philosophy input from the interwebs I've found so far.
The quality and depth of the discussions, the clarification of topics that have befuddled me in the past and the engagement with bringing philosophy back into our daily lives are just a few the reasons why you should check out this podcast. But the main reason is that these guys are just really fu**ing funny and interesting to listen to, a great combination to remedy the loads of dry philosophy podcast out there.
Mick WII
5 out of 5 stars
None
This is an extremely accessible, funny, and informative philosophy podcast. They engage with what ever text they are presenting on a high level, but provide an explanation that even new-comers to philosophy will find understandable. Some of the episodes are fairly long, but they go by very quickly because the topics are interesting and the speakers are very entertaining. Highly, highly recommended.
LizMalone
5 out of 5 stars
Top podcast out there
This is the best podcast I have found on iTunes - and I have listened to a lot. The substance is skillfully delivered; the hosts clearly know their stuff and are brilliant, but at the same time, they make the complicated subject matter accessible and entertaining. I am particularly impressed with how much thought and preparation seems to go into to each episode. This has given (and will continue to give) me hours of thought-provoking and educational entertainment. They say at the beginning that each host thought better of doing philosophy for a living. I hope they love what they are doing now - they clearly have wonderful talents for philosophy.
B. Spinoza
5 out of 5 stars
This podcast is of excellent quality.
What a great combination of academic level philosophy and forgiving personality. I come away from every episode with gained perspective, knowledge and respect for the podcasters. Thank you.
mauflo98
5 out of 5 stars
Inviting, Entertaining, Educational
This podcast explains specific philosophical readings in a plain American English. It starts with tree unpretentious guys whom then add guests. One ends up being a regular. As the episodes progress, they invite guests such as bloggers, comedians, and academics with varying backgrounds to unbalance the homogeny. This makes incredibly difficult subjects surprisingly entertaining (even if one doesn't do the recommended reading). It's interesting seeing their personalities interact and evolve as they get to know each other. The "Explicit" label is a good way to clue one into how we interact with our friends at home. I love it. I'm a fan.
awyzguy
2 out of 5 stars
Humorous and conversational, but sadly misguided
I would highly recommend this podcast if your goal is to psychoanalyze the hosts from their jaded and opinionated verbosity on GENERAL philosophical topics, but I doubt that is why anyone tunes in to a philosophy podcast. While the podcasters keep it light and conversational and supposedly make the texts accessible to those who are unfamiliar with the “big” philosophical questions, I believe that these guys fail to discuss the texts and ideas in a generous or reserved manner. Their knowledge of philosophy is equivalent to a systematic philosophy survey course that provides all of the terms, trends and theories without having to dig for the meat of the texts. I’m glad that I did not waste my tuition dollars to attend their philosophy department—that is, of course, assuming that the reason they did not complete their studies is not because they simply couldn’t handle the rigor in the field. If you hope to develop a general understanding of the big philosophical themes, arguments, or ideas as most academics understand them, I recommend looking elsewhere. These guys present Aristotle’s ethics as close to the real thing as a pumpkin is close to being a carriage. Everyone tends to bring interpretational baggage to historical texts and ideas, but these three stooges approach the text in such an idiosyncratic fashion that even Kant and Heidegger would roll over in their graves. And I know that they are not about “fetishizing a bunch of dead philosophers”, but approaching texts with humility, you know, that posture which demonstrates personal reservations about your understanding of the text because you might be wrong, is not an action that demonstrates awe and reverence for the texts as if each is holy writ. Also, their apparent disgust for all things religious and theistic is at best immature and at worst absolutely discriminatory and pathetic. This goes to show that they are not as open-minded and liberal as they may have you to believe. I recall Mark’s comment about MacIntyre as one that opposes Christian sentiments in the field of ethics, not knowing that MacIntyre is Catholic! How informed are they about the material? I recommend approaching this podcast in an informed fashion with the purpose of enjoying a few guys comically (I might have guessed satirically) ranting about complex ideas from their personal, severely biased opinions in a manner that is irrelevant to the popular academic discourse, because looking to these guys for fair and accurate assessments of philosophical ideas is like believing that an anxious, hormonal teenage boy that is looking for freedom and social acceptance when shopping for his first car will make a mature, informed decision when his proclivity depends on his knowledge of cars that consists only of which cars are cool and fast, but lacks all understanding of a car’s mechanics. If you want a mature decision when buying a car, you have an experienced car buyer help the boy make the decision, and you might even take the car to an honest and seasoned mechanic. All in all, I admire their stamina and willingness to put themselves out their—that takes guts.
Filmlover-MH
5 out of 5 stars
Great - thoughtful - fun!
Structured well even for the neophyte!
Cortne7
5 out of 5 stars
Great discussions of philosophy
Great show. Best discussion of philosophy I've heard on podcast.
J.1355
5 out of 5 stars
These guys are music to my ears...
If you love philosophy and want to listen to interesting discussions about some fascinating philosophical (and other) writers, this podcast is for you!
Jyamamotoe
5 out of 5 stars
Love these guys!
I miss school, kind of... This podcast is a great refresher of my college days and keeps my brain cogs turning.
Dr. Steve Allen
2 out of 5 stars
Well...
No doubt these guys know their stuff. The podcast is too long and sonically intolerable.
Red Dwarf
5 out of 5 stars
Terrific podcast series
I have learned mush listening to these podcasts. The hosts and guests are fun, informative and very knowledgable. Never dry and boring. Sometimes I wish the podcast were not so long. I just save up my time to give it the attention it deserves.
Oxygen elmo
5 out of 5 stars
Love this podcast
Even if your not into philosophy youll dig it.
Tyler Hislop
5 out of 5 stars
Highly recommended.
Keep it up guys! Don't let longevity slow you down.
tarilblazer
5 out of 5 stars
More than just a podcast!
A deep dives into philosophy with very long episodes on many corners of the field. But it's more than just that, they use the conversations to bring humor and their own tastes to help make the subject approachable and facilitate an active community of listeners on various social media spaces and at their own 'not-school' reading groups. Really pushing the envelope on what a podcast can be.
mqwendland
5 out of 5 stars
Serious Philosophy Podcast
Every month for five plus years the PEL crew has been turning out quality "think-aloud" discussions of important works in the history of philosophy. With a blog and discussion boards to back it up, nothing else in the world of podcasts comes close.
Throwfarvt
5 out of 5 stars
Brain active
One of the few podcasts that force you to really focus on what is being said. Great ideas and discussion presented in a laid back format.
IndigoCo
5 out of 5 stars
Donating all my hypothetical money
Ya kiddin? Totally worthwhile. Wish I had a few more day-long road trips in my schedule. while there are sometimes short portions of disillusion, the participants always make their way back to an accessible and insightful conversation. I no longer feel like a closet jerk, and I often have to remind myself that I'm not actually good friends with these guys. My only criticism is that the general discussions of and references to 'art' are noticeably naive.
TrixyLuv
5 out of 5 stars
This is an excellent podcast
This podcast is an open discussion of a variety of philosophical and nearly philosophical works. It is both entertaining and informative in its design. The hosts have a deep and insightful understanding of the works being discussed while maintaining an informal level of nomenclature making it accessible to the novice philosopher. The podcast provides a rare opportunity to listen to a discussion far different from the classroom experience I was subjected to in my studies. These guys will help you finally “get it” on works from Wittgenstein, Kant, Hume, Freud and many more. Read, relax, think and enjoy.
Jason Stelzer
5 out of 5 stars
Best Philosophy Podcast Out There
I love this podcast. It's thoughtful, intelligent, and full of laughs. The podcasters tackle very difficult authors with a light hearted style that is refreshing and fun. Enjoyable listen, highly recommended.
aconnnn88
5 out of 5 stars
Sir
These guys are so good. I have been listening obsessively over the past few months - they are funny, insightful, stimulating, cool. I'm a big fan of all of these guys, but I'm always partial to Wes because he sees the world the way I would see it if I were much smarter and had a more wry sense of humor. Anyway - thanks, guys, for making my commutes - and post-college intellectual life - partially rich and interesting. Also, I amuse and annoy my roommate with my stellar Mark impression. Celebrity status.
Jdahill
5 out of 5 stars
Best Podcast on iTunes
I just graduated from college with a BA in Psychology. I have always had an interest in philosophy, but never the opportunity to have a formal or structured training in it. Originally, I just downloaded a few of the episodes that peaked my curiosity (Freud on the Human Condition, New Athiest Critiques of Religion, Moral Sense Theory, and the two Buddhism and Naturalism episodes with Owen Flanagan). I was blown away by the quality and depth of dialogue between Seth, Mark, and Wes. They shattered my previous expectations (and intimidation) that philosophical discourses are often esoteric and ego-inflated. I immediately went back and downloaded all the episodes and have systematically listened in chronological order. I also want to mention that the brilliance of the podcast is not entirely in the content discussed, but also in the humor and relationships between the guys. You get to know a little bit more about their personal lives and current philosophical views with each episode. So whatever your level of philosophical exposure may be, this podcast has something for everyone. Thanks guys, I have thoroughly enjoyed the experience and look forward to future episodes.
ctcomics
5 out of 5 stars
Randomly delightful!
I'm really picky when it comes to my podcasts so coming across this one made me excited. Partially Examined Life is about ideas that are thoughtfully approached in many different ways and well respected. I'm a teacher that commutes a two hour drive everyday. It's intelligent, humorous and respectful podcast that makes me look forward to my trips. Thank you!
K09875311
5 out of 5 stars
Interesting and accessible
Worth a listen for those who like intelligent (and understandable) answers to big questions.
F.Q. Dolce
5 out of 5 stars
Not all philosophy has to be dry.
As I have found my love for philosophy close to the age of thirty, and finally came to the conclusion that I will be majoring in it when I go back to college, I started looking for any and all sources of media to start expanding my knowledge of the subject. Then I came across this little gem. This group of guys has drastically changed my view on the stereotypical armchair philosophers, they are funny, intelligent, and well spoken. I look forward to more as time goes on. Keep up the good work, and thank you for this podcast!
Chopstickpop
5 out of 5 stars
Noumenally and phenomenally epic
This podcast has made my life better because I'm truly a lover of knowledge, and humor. Mark, Seth, and Wes take you through the philosophy hall of fame in a fun, informative, and challenging way (such that I don't contemplate suicide while taking in the subject matter). I like the guests. I like the topics. I like it when my brain feels the burn. Keep it coming gents. Your fellow, if amateur, philosophers are counting on you. (I don't have the know-how to hack iTunes rate the show 6 or more stars, but I would, probably, if I could)
hessianmercenary
5 out of 5 stars
Graduate School as it Should Have Been
I've only had the chance to listen to a few of these, but am completely hooked. Intelligent but accessible conversation, funny but ultimately serious. It shouldn't matter but some of the conversants' voices are radio-perfect v
tjeyes
5 out of 5 stars
This is the way to learn
Instead of a lecturer talking to you, it's three smart guys who know their stuff just hashing it out like friends around the campfire. It's conversational, and the more enlightening and educating for it. Each of the three hosts have their own personalities and perspectives, and it leads to a fuller more nuanced understanding on the listener's part. Great stuff.
Plist9292
5 out of 5 stars
Interesting podcast
Funny, informative and inspiring. A good antidote to the Marxism, Leninism and Maoism propaganda.
Zorro37786
5 out of 5 stars
Stellar!
By far the best philosophy podcast in the English language. Plus they all sound like Dr. Who villains!
LivoniaScott
5 out of 5 stars
Great Intro to the World of Philosophy
It can be hard for a newbie to find access to the world of philosophy. This is especially true for a high school drop out like me. These guys make it easy. Intelligent, witty, yet understandable and entertaining. I'm really hoping to see some more episodes on Chinese philosophy maybe on Wang Yang Ming, Confucius, and Mencius. One on Whitehead and Process Philosophy would be nice as well.
1Revelations117
5 out of 5 stars
A light and merry trek through the annals of philsophy
Helpful to contextualize thinkers or read along with. Otl4na!
PNBarr
5 out of 5 stars
A Partial Review (A tired but relevant title) of the PEL
This podcast is easily one of the most interesting things I've found in quite some time. I think this is the first review I've ever written (okay, that's probably not true, but for all intents and purposes I was faking it for the others). I picked up a philosophy minor at Georgetown, so I have some background but a terrible memory--this is like being reintroduced to philosophy. Strengthens what I know, disabuses me of my underdeveloped understanding of -- say -- most everything philosophical. The guys are all great, top notch intellects. I'm a big fan of the banter (so many funny throw aways, i.e., the defeatist attitude of hidden vandalism), and it makes it fun to approach the otherwise seemingly unapproachable. Keep it up!
Zee General Mayhem
5 out of 5 stars
A Partial Review (A tired but relevant title) of the PEL
This podcast is easily one of the most interesting things I've found in quite some time. I think this is the first review I've ever written (okay, that's probably not true, but for all intents and purposes I was faking it for the others). I picked up a philosophy minor at Georgetown, so I have some background but a terrible memory--this is like being reintroduced to philosophy. Strengthens what I know, disabuses me of my underdeveloped understanding of -- say -- most everything philosophical. The guys are all great, top notch intellects. I'm a big fan of the banter (so many funny throw aways, i.e., the defeatist attitude of hidden vandalism), and it makes it fun to approach the otherwise seemingly unapproachable. Keep it up!
jasperyate
5 out of 5 stars
A review.
Probably the best execution of internet era philosophy to date. Conversations about experience to the extent that the topics interest real functioning people and their questions about being. Thanks for being awesome guys, your efforts are appreciated by many!
aDildoAteMyBaby
5 out of 5 stars
You can't force me to title this.
You can't force me to write a review either! (Seriously though, imagine "The View" only except they talk about philosophy, and the total collective IQ of these podcasters is significantly higher than a 4-peice chicken McNugget, which cannot be said of The View.)
jwleblan
5 out of 5 stars
Awesome
Thoughtful conversation of interesting topics
Fred Kiesche
5 out of 5 stars
Get your neurons firing!
This podcast will make your brain hurt--in a good way. Challenging, provocative and always a good listen.
Danny_Trappedinsidethebeltway
1 out of 5 stars
awful
if snark and sarcasm is your idea of Philosophy then this is the podcast for you.
Rickerone9
5 out of 5 stars
...
Great Podcast!!!
LyndaO1
5 out of 5 stars
PEL
Partially Examined Life is close to perfection. The guys are knowledgable, down to earth and top of the line communicators -- the podcasts are full-bodied and satisfying. You won't be left wanting and you don't have to wait a month to hear from them again, you can join PEL if you want to and traffic with them and their species everyday. May their tribe increase.
Spencer702
5 out of 5 stars
Awesome!
Great podcast
Jack Lenz
5 out of 5 stars
Mens sana in corpore sano
Requires enough of my concentration to distract me from the fact that I am running (which I hate). Yet entertaining enough to encourages me to go running so I can listen to the podcast.
Lb65432
5 out of 5 stars
I actually look forward to my brutal commute now...kinda.
Since I discovered the podcast a month ago, I've listened to 10-15 of these podcasts. I love that they are honest and unpretentious when they have no idea what some philosopher is talking about. It's refreshing and heartening. Though they break things down, a certain level of intellectual horsepower is assumed even if they don't assume that the listener has a strong background in philosophy. They all bring something different intellectually and stylistically to the program. The digressions are often hilarious, and they rarely stray too far. Anyway, I never write reviews about anything, but these guys deserve a pat on the back. I found a group of guys who like to nerd out on this stuff even more than I do. And I'm learning a ton. It turns out I hate epistemology, but love ethics. Who knew? Keep it up, fellas. Thanks!
Tony Gilkerson
5 out of 5 stars
P. E. L. – Review
I started at the first episode and I've worked my way up to about 15 Now. So far they are excellent the topics discussed Combined with the digressions are combined with the right mix, Aristotle would say they hit the mean! If you're sensitive to a few cuss words or religious talk then be warned, however if that's the case you should probably stray away from Philosophy altogether. I love philosophy but usually the podcasts are simply boring here is amazing I keep coming back great job guys and the songs at the end very enjoyable keep up the good work. Sorry for the poor grammar I'm on my commute but I didn't want to forget to give a review again great job keep it up
RufusStripe
3 out of 5 stars
Too much banter at the start
Maybe you could list where the actual discussion starts so we can easily fast forward to that and skip all the housekeeping and banter at the start. Would help new listeners like me actually hear your content.
Rick Carpenter
5 out of 5 stars
Unsurpassed Podcast
Concept-dense, challenging, mind-opening, reflective, thorough, honest, clear, analytical - there's other podcast quite like it. Just terrific. Be prepared to awaken from your dogmatic slumber!
Ewinner W
5 out of 5 stars
Excellent
I got my undergrad in philosophy, but didn't continue on after that. This podcast reminds me of everything that I loved about doing philosophy, and why I chose to major in it in the first place. The discussions are easy to follow, even though it's been a while, and usually haven't done any reading to prepare, but they're in-depth, and meaty enough that I don't feel like I'm back in PHIL101. Thanks, guys!
Lennartz1
5 out of 5 stars
Good primers
The podcast has rekindled my interest in philosophy after a long break of not thinking about it much. Get into it!
AppUserParExcellence
5 out of 5 stars
Fantastic Podcast About Thinking and Thought and Philosophy and Society and Reality
If you've ever been attracted to philosophy but found tackling the texts daunting, this is the podcast which will help you overcome that hurdle. If you love philosophical texts and spending hours thinking about and talking about them, this is the podcast for you. If you have any interest in philosophy or history or psychology or political theory or social theory of Humanity in general, this is an essential listen. Most importantly, this podcast packs a great deal of learning about some of the fundamental thinking upon which our society is based into short, enjoyable bursts.
Emily Fultz
5 out of 5 stars
I suggest this to all humans.
I thoroughly enjoy this podcast. I am an artist and listen to this as I work (I discovered the podcast because of the episode on Danto). Actually I listen to this anytime I don't have to communicate with anyone. My only complaint: there is no aggressive arguing to help me ride my bike up strenuous hills :P.
@THEbrycemiller
5 out of 5 stars
No clever title comes to mind
I just finished revisiting episodes 53 & 54 and frankly I've never had this much fun listening to voices for hours and hours on end. I enjoyed the... Thorough... Discussion of concepts ideas and arguments in 53, and in the end I was proud that my little education kept me not just afloat but allowed me to grasp the ideas and develop a few opinions of my own. (Of course one such opinion was that I definitely need to go back and do some more learning) Contrast that with the light hearted and really funny part 2, where I didn't feel the need to take 8 pages of notes, it's a balance few podcasts of any type are able to maintain, and yet you've pulled it off well in just about every series. Not to mention the time and energy that obviously goes into recording and editing these things, I'm glad this podcast hasn't gone the way of a lot if other good ones and simply been given up on. Overall this is the best podcast I think I've ever downloaded, thanks guys.
Accordeonaire
5 out of 5 stars
Only getting better.
I've listened to every episode except zero, and have gone back to listen to many of them multiple times (William James episodes are my favorite), and find myself marveling at the excellence of the product and the worthiness of the project. One worries that they may run out of things to talk about, but any serious consideration renders that worry unfounded. They still haven't done anything on logic (directly), or rhetoric, two huge parts of philosophy. So much to look forward to! Love it.
squishsquishsquish
5 out of 5 stars
Best Philosophy Podcast
I love you guys. I often use you to supplemental source to the courses I'm talking. Always right on par with what were learning, and often much more entertaining. Thank you so much for the Turing episode!
iMation_
5 out of 5 stars
Excellent
You should subscribe.
faceturd
5 out of 5 stars
Consistently Motivating
This podcast consistently motivates me to think about philosophical problems. PEL encourages by showing that the concepts of great thinkers are accessible and interesting. Thank you PEL for putting your time and effort into these podcasts.
ZonaGilreath
5 out of 5 stars
PEL has gotten me started on countless philosophical quests
i really like this podcast because the different perspectives make it a meaningful glimpse into different kinds of philosophical though and it helps figure out what kinds of things are a) actually out there to be read about, and b) relevant to what you're trying to learn about or explore intellectually at a given moment.
wftnickname?
5 out of 5 stars
PEL Rocks
PEL is like overhearing the smart guys at the party talk about philosphy and you can actually understand the concepts. I like the flow of the conversation among readings, wisecracks and the application of critical thinking. The podcasts are also great fun. Some of the songs at the end are pretty good, too. I jumped in somewhere in the middle of the series and now have gone back to the beginning to get it all. I may even start doing the reading. I have learned to think better, I think, therefore I am. Better?
The Italian Hat
5 out of 5 stars
Do not fear!!!
Not only is this podcast an excellent introduction to and discussion of Philosophy, it is a genuinely entertaining and inspiring example that intelligent conversation still exists and may actually matter in this Age of Apparent Stupidity... Well, perhaps.
Stephen Norman
5 out of 5 stars
Wholly Engaging Podcast
Food for the mind. You can tell that these three put a lot into this podcast. They discuss meaty philosophical topics, and their interest keeps the listener engaed. There's a tanglible energy during the dicussions. To top it all off, they all three have really rich, organic radio voices, each one of them unique. This show is a gem.
Unbored2
5 out of 5 stars
Take your brain for a walk.
I know just two people who wouldn't look at me crosseyed if I tried to conjur up some watercooler discussion about Kant or Spinoza. Its like its illicit these days to try discussing anything beyond personal experience unless its officially 'trending' on the Internet. The PEL guys make up for these sad circumstances. The episodes aren't like lectures, its more like you are eavesdropping outside their dorm. Where else are you going to find a group of guys who spend serious time relating heady philosophical propositions to Star Wars or Harry Potter? Sorry guys, but you did do it.
Dcroft2
5 out of 5 stars
Good introduction
Interesting listening and introduction to philosophy Like the humor and interplay
DominicRomani
4 out of 5 stars
Excellent, entertaining resource
This podcast is very valuable, and for me it greatly improved my understanding of and appreciation for several specific philosophers, particularly Hegel, Heidegger, Foucault, and Kierkegaard. I am sure that others have similar opinions regarding other philosophers covered by the guys (and occasional gals).
Sincere artifice
5 out of 5 stars
Good
A near perfect real conversational exposition of philosophical survey. Thank you guys. How can I join?
CraigComp
5 out of 5 stars
It's like hanging at the bar with your philosophy friends.
You don't need a philosophy background, but it helps. At the very least, you can just read up on Wikipedia a bit and follow along just fine. You also don't have to start from the beginning, but if you do, you'll be up on the inside jokes and understand why Camy actually died in a motorcycle accident while reading Pirsig.
Satisfied Surfer
5 out of 5 stars
Great discussions of philosophy
As a philosophical toddler, I was first intrigued by Bertrand Russell's "The Problems of Philosophy". I stumbled upon this podcast while searching iTunes for philosophical audiobooks and podcasts. They act as a great introduction into each philosopher or philosophic topic. The discussions involve at times debates over the meanings and ideas of the given topic, which often strengthen the listener's understanding more than simply listening to a lecture. This podcast is a true joy to me, and has helped ignite a greater desire to search for what lies beneath the surface of everyday existence.
Veritruvian
5 out of 5 stars
From Novice to Expert
I only dabble in philosophy before entering the world of The Partially Examined Life about a year ago. Today I would still only consider myself a novice, but being only a novice is more than most individuals who I encounter daily. These guys are funny, resourceful, and appeal to the beginning thinker as well as the expert. Even if all you do is disagree with their sometimes elitist tone or pedant characteristics, they provide plenty of outlets for you to tell them so and many times they address such concerns on the show. I can attribute its slow growth only to the apathy towards thinking so prominent in popular culture. I hope they can keep this show going for years to come although I understand that I am one of relatively few who will appreciate and enjoy such a challenging podcast.
Glaucon 2.0
5 out of 5 stars
Three Cheers!
Incontrovertibly the best purely philosophical podcast available! Balancing both the seriousness and committment it takes to convey philosophical content in any meaningfully helpful way with the playfulness that helps us not to feel over burned, these folks demonstrate the joys of philosophy in an entertaining fashion. This continuing discussion among some guys who were once set on doing philosophy, but then thought better of it, helps make our cultural milieu a little less mind-numbing and a great deal more fun. Lastly, these engaging discussions tend to focus more on 'continentals' (thank god!) but do not leave the 'analytics' unaccounted for. And in a world where most podcasts, blogs, etc. focus more on the analytics, that is a welcomed relief.
joni marie
4 out of 5 stars
fun, and nearly a five
The only reason I don't give this very engaging and edifying podcast five stars is as follows: sometimes these guys get into questions related to the natural sciences, or they use examples from nature or science to illustrate a point, and---because I happen to know quite a bit about medicine and science and biology and that kind of stuff---I go a little crazy when it's just not quite right. So then I have to turn them off lest my cool be lost. And there is a bit of a technical defect in the audio from….um...Boston I think it is. Otherwise, it's very good, and they make an excellent effort to make the podcast not at all the incomprehensible insiders' game that I imagine professional philosophers play with each other behind closed doors. I don't think I have ever heard them explain why they want to do this for us; I wonder what's in it for them, isn't it an annoyance to have to avoid name-dropping and explaining things which must be obvious to them all?
tooearly
2 out of 5 stars
5 stars for this?
I will confess I only listened to the most recent 2 podcasts, those dealing with the Philosophical Investigations of Wittgenstein. Perhaps I am missing the point of this series: is it trying to be a Mystery Science Theatre 3000 version of Philosophy for novices? If so, I would have to say it fails based on its sophomoric humor. As explication it also fails miserably, mostly because the hosts are A) woefully ignorant of the material at hand and B) too arrogant to even begin to acknowledge that they might just be missing the real significance of the work under consideration. There was one very telling and almost hopeful passage in the first episode where one of the hosts admits the work made him angry. "Yes, I thought, now you are getting somewhere. Follow that anger. See where it might lead you." But alas, he dismissed it as anger that the work of great man was after all, too simple. It became very apparent after the second episode that the hosts were not going to begin to do this work justice. Perhaps I chose the wrong 2 episodes to listen to. Hence the 2 stars.
Zen beginner 33
4 out of 5 stars
Love the podcast
But please improve the audio quality
ChicagoMan77785
5 out of 5 stars
Great!
Great! Thanks folks!
Happy-PC-User
4 out of 5 stars
This is the best podcast for all philosophy enthusiasts.
This podcast deals with the most interesting topics in the world. I am currently getting my masters in philosophy, so obviously the discussion is a bit to shallow for me, but nobody can cover as much ground as they do, and in so short a time, at a university. In addition, it serves as a great reminder of things long forgot. I detract a star because the casters seem to diverge from their topics all too often, and for long periods of time. The podcasts is already too long so this is a real shame. More interviews would be good too.
Joe the Janitor
5 out of 5 stars
Remember the old adage about philosophy majors and menial jobs?
Remember the old adage about philosophy majors and menial jobs? Well, I'm a Philosophy major who is currently a janitor at a school. Having been out of college and raising a family for two or so years, I have been suffering an abject lack of dialectic philosophy. I'm one of those people who, if they don't have a chance to discuss philosophically with someone, I go insane, all Cartesian style. I had decided to start a monthly philosophy discussion locally, and realized that I was very rusty in discussing things, so I began searching for philosophy podcasts to listen to during my 8-hours-a-day of cleaning toilets and vomit. These three (and their guests) not only got me back into the swing of things, but also provided me with a new viewpoint on material I've known and re-read for over a decade. Their conversational and witty style has actually all but sated my need for discussion, which makes me feel better about how rocky the beginnings of my discussion group have been. I discovered the Partially Examined Life just over a week ago, and I am 26 episodes in. I believe the characterizations of you three that some other reviewer posted (jack black, the sad man with the calm voice, avuncular) are exactly the caricatures I would have painted of you myself, had I been asked to. You have given me a deeper appreciation for authors I have read over and over, and have expanded my overall knowledge of world philosophy to such a degree, I feel as if I have stepped back into my 300 and 400 level courses, without the excessive homework and academic stresses. Thank you.
mevanclark
5 out of 5 stars
A blissfully unique Philosophy podcast
When I first stumbled upon the "Partially Examined Life" podcast, the title got my hopes up. And they've stayed there. I've always struggled with Socrates' assertion that "the unexamined life is not worth living." At one point in my life I boldly agreed with Socrates. At another, I strongly disagreed. Lately I'm somewhere near the middle. I had hoped this podcast's title was referring to that tension between ideas and action, between thinking and living, between philosophy and life. Philosophy is amazing and fascinating and important, but philosophy is not all there is for us in this world. Thinking and talking can only get you so far. At some point in the day you have to lay down your pen, turn the volume down a bit on all the highly cerebral ruminating, go outside, and live your life by acting -- often in a relatively unexamined way. I think our fearless podcast hosts understand that. Real people don't live in the philosopher's ivory tower. Real people live in homes and apartments, have jobs and hobbies, feel love and anger, hope and pain. And still they do a very good job with the philosophy. They are first and foremost here to talk about the ideas, and they do it well. They are clearly practiced at navigating the twists and turns of the ideas contained in high level philosophical material. And they do a good job of keeping it all tied down. Guests are brought on for special material. Central ideas are continually brought back into the foreground, leaving the obscure minutia fallow for some other podcast that's more interested in picking nits. Technical terms are explained, as well are references to other philosophers and their ideas. There are audio quality issues with the earlier episodes, but they have made improvements (and hopefully will continue to improve.) This isn't the only philosophy podcast I listen to, but it is by far the most enjoyable. Thanks, guys!
polslaw
5 out of 5 stars
Wonderful insights
The podcasts are a great source of insight into philosophy past and present. The interview with Flanagan was so compelling that I bought his book. I, too, look forward to a Zizek episode.
Eittie
5 out of 5 stars
Intellectual conversation to the max
Anyone who is interested in analyzing and philosophy will love this. As a high school freshmen who has no knowledge of the books they talk about, it's still very interesting and mind inducing. Just try it.
POFRAN
5 out of 5 stars
Three of my best friends
I listen to you guys while driving, while I work out in the gym, while I ride my bike, I just cant get enough. I have been downloading the readings to my e-reader, and luckily I have read many of the larger works in the past, so it has been easy to brush up on them. Reading makes the audio much more enjoyable. But in addition to that, you have introduced me to readings, that I may not have chosen on my own, for example Freud and DuBois. I am a big fan of Slavoj Zizek, so I would love to see him come on as a guest. I also listen to SMiley and West, and would like to perhaps see Cornell West come on as a guest. On the Smiley and West podcast, they spend most of the time discussing social issues, and I would like to hear more of West's Philosophy. Keep up the great work, and I will try and keep up with your reading schedule......Thanks much guys
Steelcogito
5 out of 5 stars
Terrific
These guys are great, love the wonderful irreverence and funny side notes. Feels like sitting around after a philosophy seminar at the local pub and hashing through the material. Listening to all the podcasts on my long commute to and from campus. Keep up the good work excellent addition to the world of philosophy and thinking. Love the music at the end, really helps come down from all the brain strain.
vibegrrl
5 out of 5 stars
Wonderfully insightful
Biggest challenge is getting your lazy self to go and read the texts themselves! Still, it's an incredibly enriching podcast from very earnest, intelligent and fun people. I'm very grateful!
mffox1
4 out of 5 stars
For beginners, it can be difficult.
Very good format to have 3 - 4 smart, well-read, extremely articulate people discussing a set of readings. It can be difficult to follow sometimes for somebody like me (zero background in philosophy and zero preparation in terms of actually doing the reading beforehand) since they don't strictly keep to their 3 basic rules that they lay out at the beginning of every podcast. But if you are interested in what you can know and how you can know it, these guys do a great job laying out some of the thoughts of the deep thinkers and their take on them. Not always comprehensible, but almost always entertaining. And it never degenerates into namecalling, pouting or shouting. The group is always respectful of each other, which is refreshing.
jstefa390
5 out of 5 stars
Entertaining and enlightening
This podcast is an intellectual treat!!
Cerbrus
5 out of 5 stars
Just what I've been looking for...
Awesome. These guys are the real deal. Approachable, organized, intelligent and articulate. Bringing the discussions to the masses without dumbing it down. They fill the huge void between the obnoxious wannabe shock-jocks and the dry abstract professor type of other podcasts. They appear to be real guys (although Wes needs to come clean that he is really Adam Corolla's smart brother). They actually engage their audience through their website and other social media so the listers can get as involved as they want. The podcast is just one part of the community the created. Awesome. Keep cranking out the podcasts!
John Jughead Pierson
5 out of 5 stars
Thanks for the humanity
I discovered these boys on accident, and they have become a regular part of my week. A psychological workout that helps me get through the hours I must spend each day to financially support myself. Like a good podcast should, you get the feeling that you are not only learning but getting to know a person, or a few people, and the more humanity we have under our sleeve the better I feel we are in this world.
Fantomcreep
5 out of 5 stars
Love these cats!
These boys are as hilarious as they are brilliant and well spoken. I've listened to almost all of them so far and have yet to be disappointed.
JCinBK
5 out of 5 stars
Best Poscast!
These guys have great chemistry and know they're stuff. Informative and entertaining. A must listen to for the beginner or the knowledgable. It's what got me through endless boring assignments! 5 stars!
Cadere
5 out of 5 stars
Great Introduction to Philosophy
I was a philosophy minor in college so I am familiar with many of the names that appear in the various podcasts. I really don't remember alot of what I learned though. The way everyone in this podcast describes the texts is very clear and assumes you don't know anything beforehand. I get something useful to think about and some fodder for self reflection in every episode.
Lobo hombre
5 out of 5 stars
Addictive!
Really lucid explanations of complex ideas. Entertaining and topical perspectives from hosts. Refreshing to know that Philosophy lives beyond the technical jargon of academia. Keep up the great work!
Sean WiIkinson
5 out of 5 stars
Will be in your top three podcasts or I'll eat my hat
This is the most intelligent and witty podcast out there. Sit back and enjoy tackling the big questions with three powerful thinkers that never fail to entertain their listeners and each other while keeping each other on their toes. The closing music is always brilliant too. This is quickly becoming my favorite podcast. I cannot give it high enough praise!
Joncomo
5 out of 5 stars
Thanks!
Love the cast, informative and entertaining. I'd definitely by a t-shirt!!
GodGambrinus
5 out of 5 stars
Long time first time
I await every new podcast eagerly and am very rarely disappointed (and when I am, it is only a result of subject, rather than discussion). You guys are great and I can't wait to hear more.
joebomb77
5 out of 5 stars
Favorite New Thing
Great podcast. Thanks guys!
KidFan1205
5 out of 5 stars
Love it
Guys love your stuff , Keep it going
Anythingthatsnottaken123456789
2 out of 5 stars
What are they talking about!
I hate to drop a negative review among so many positive ones, but these conversations are totally lost on me…philosophy is just a pointer…it is meant to point to something much deeper than the philosophy itself… the closest analogy I can think of (and I'm not a religious man…I'm not even Christian) is going to church and having a sermon analyzing what schools of thought Jesus was aligned with, what led him to say what he said or do what he did…rather than looking at the teachings, and seeing what we can learn from them, how they can apply to our lives, and how we can become better people because of them. I'm not saying that philosophy should just be about learning how we can be better people, but that there is a whole lot of heart behind the great teachings, that seems to be somewhat lost here…
girltalk77
5 out of 5 stars
Great Food for the Mind!!
This is an excellent podcast to keep me engaged and thinking. Thank you!
prhalon
5 out of 5 stars
The podcast I've been waiting for my entire adult life
If you love to think, learn some more formal philosophy or just crave intellectual stimulation then Partially Examined Life is for you.
Flip Sasser
5 out of 5 stars
Mind-splatteringly awesome!
Just a terrific podcast. It's engaging, funny, irrelevant but wildly addictive, and occasionally awkward. I couldn't ask for more.
shiteyeah
5 out of 5 stars
The Best Philosophy Podcast!
Funny and accessible. I can't really say enough how good this podcast is. If you are or have ever been interested in philosophy but don't really know where to begin, start at episode one, sit back, and enjoy. This is the only podcast of which I listen to episodes more than once (well, this and Entitled Opinions). Its a great supplement to introductory texts because you get multiple perspectives and real-life examples. Keep up the good work guys!
tonygdesigns
5 out of 5 stars
Thinking Better of Life!!!
These podcasts have helped me so much. They are relevant. They give new perspectives, that in turn will motivate you to better thinking, speaking, and action. PEL is worth the investment and I encourage others to please listen, and donate, and keep PEL going strong. It will help you to look at your life and "to think better of it!
turnerhorn
5 out of 5 stars
thanks!
what an awesome resource for all PHIL majors! really insightful commentary and examination of all topics addressed. could not be more happy with a podcast. will continue listening and learning!
Leishalynn
5 out of 5 stars
Always throught-provoking and entertaining
Your latest podcast on God books may have been my favorite one yet. Thanks to whoever picks out your music for turning me on to many cool tunes including "I Like Life," my favorite so far.
Laurakkd
5 out of 5 stars
Brilliant
I adore you guys! Though I have many thoughts in reply to yours I think you are incredible for one reason: you are asking the questions! I love you guys!
Herb Bryant
5 out of 5 stars
Every philosophy student should listen.
Discussion ranges over all of philosophy and is maintained at a high level. Highly recommended.
keizai
5 out of 5 stars
Great Podcast!
This is one of my favorite!
Poke_Poke
5 out of 5 stars
Great podcast
Dr. Ernie
5 out of 5 stars
Irrelevant yet well-informed, a delightful listen
As an amateur philosopher, I am always looking for ways to broaden my understanding of the great philosophers, but have neither the time nor discipline to actually read through them. The Partially Examined Life feels like it was created just for me! These guys have done their homework, but aren't afraid to admit the limits of their own understanding. They provide an accessible introduction to many of the great works and ideas, and more importantly have a great time doing so. Philosophy hasn't been this much fun since Socrates stopped doing stand up after the two-drink hemlock minimum.
Russ-Baker
5 out of 5 stars
Excellent podcasts! They make philosophy accessible and entertaining!
I listen to books on tape, lectures, etc. about philosophy, literature and other subjects but these guys really dive deep into some heady matters with the likes of Aristotle, Leibniz, Heidegger, and most recently Hegel. I'm learning more from their podcasts and the dialogue they have amongst themselves than from my reading of these philosopher's books. The good news is: After listening to the podcasts, I feel inspired to revisit the books and dig deeper myself. On top of that, they're fun to listen to! Keep up the great work guys!
Grimeyandcrass
5 out of 5 stars
Oh, yes.
Lovely, entertaining and sexy. Best thing Cher has ever done.
Gasney
5 out of 5 stars
A staple of the modern philosophy diet
This recent discovery has quickly worked its way in to my podcast routine. The long format of this show really gives the listener a chance to grapple with the nuanced philosophical topics for which the show is known. I've learned a lot!
whitehousefamily
5 out of 5 stars
Love these guys
Great!
Wittgenmath
5 out of 5 stars
One Great Podcast
Having been a mathematics grad student many years ago who spent way too much time in Saul Kripke's office in the philiosophy department I have to say that this is the most critical and well read philosophy podcast on itunes. These guys not only seem to be able to present this stuff in a meaningful and non-academic way (read jargon free) but at the same time they do not pass over or dumb down the technical difficulties...as a working mathematician (read topologist) who still loves and reads these books they have really improved my hour long commute to DC.....
Subscribe to this podcast now.
5 out of 5 stars
For those that miss philosophy
I think this is the best philosophy discussions to be had...I am sold on the podcast...I listen to them when I drive, when I work. So basically I can put off my desire to go to a graduate school and still keep the mind ready. I definitely miss exactly what this podcast offers the back and forth of a philosophy class. IF YOU TOOK a PHILOSOPHY CLASS AND LIKED IT DO YOURSELF A FAVOR SUBSCRIBE AND GET INVOLVED WITH PARTIALLY EXAMINING...
Nirew
5 out of 5 stars
Great Podcast!
I very much enjoy this podcast. Informative. Funny. Thoughtful.
gr999
5 out of 5 stars
Excellent Podcast!!!!
I found this podcast about 2 months ago and like a good book I have not been able to put it down. I finally caught up to the current podcast this week and enjoyed every issue.
Jetak
5 out of 5 stars
10 out of 10
I discovered the show 9-10 months ago. Best podcast I listen to. I look forward to each new episode and have recommended the show to several friends. Perfect length and format for me; would,however, like to see 2 shows per month consistently. Great job, please keep the show going.
Carneiro1
5 out of 5 stars
Partially Examined Life-Over the Top & Wonderful
I listen to every minute of every show. Usually twice--once for fun and once for serious. These guys make it real and fun and they go deep. Mark and Seth and Wes are doing right by philosophy and by the people who love it. You'll learn something by listening to them and you'll get a bunch of good laughs every show. Thank you! Their blog is good too but Seth and Wes should write more. They're very smart and very articulate.
It's all Kant anyways
5 out of 5 stars
Better than cheese.
Like listening in on the conversation taking place at the table I'm not sitting at.
Violin255
5 out of 5 stars
best philosophy podcast
honest, intelligent, entertaining. brilliant
JIMocracy
5 out of 5 stars
Awesome Podcast!
This is the best philosophy podcast; bar none!!
Dan727252
5 out of 5 stars
Great!
If you enjoy listening to entertaining discussions amongst friends about some of the great philosophical ideas, this is for you. The content is clear enough for the average listener to follow along with while still being able to dive into the depths of some very complex concepts and the historical development of ideas. It is a great refresher course. I actually think they have improved over time. They used to cuss and name call a lot more, which was damaging to my sensitive ears and caused me to have nightmares, but they seemed to have toned that down a bit in the past few episodes and it sounds a lot better to me.
Bumblebee3dd
5 out of 5 stars
You never know who you will influence.
Love it! It takes me three listens to even begin to know what they are talking about but for a middle aged gal from the midwest with her little healthcare degree I think that is progress! Keep it up. Did I mention that I loved it?
Cacophany
5 out of 5 stars
Reminds me of the old days
I got a BA in Philosophy and then plunged into the "real" world where simply speaking with proper grammar, much less a reference to anything philosophical, just causes your co-workers to find you (at the very least) an oddity. This podcast takes me back to the good old days and (so far) is the best philosophy podcast that I've come across. I'm even tempted to finally breakdown and sign on to Facebook just so I can be their "friend". Keep it up.
kmarnyc
5 out of 5 stars
Really wonderful way to grab and engage your brain for two hours
The chemistry among these three guys is but one of the assets of the listening experience. A lot of good analysis is also delivered of these many classic and contemporary texts, and always leavened with good spirits. Even when the occasionally "stupid" exhortation of one member gets expressed, it inevitably gets caught by one or both of the other two. But such "stupid" exhortations, being also often shared by the listener herself (i.e., ME!!), when taken seriously in the larger discussion, often help work out even more insights that might not have been achievable had the s.e. not been expressed in the first place. All this is meant to say that I really like the model set up so far for this podcast. So don't tinker with it too much just yet!!
Landov
5 out of 5 stars
Gives me happy St. John's College flashbacks!
I love this podcast! It is like the wonderful conversations I had at St. John's College in Santa Fe, but without any preparatory reading or any pressure to make a witty contribution to the conversation. They do all the work so I can simply enjoy the jokes, absorb the knowledge, and contemplate the aspect of a navel under discussion while traveling to work, cleaning my house, or attacking my forever expanding pile of paperwork and emails. Brilliant!
Lifelong Learner
5 out of 5 stars
Danto Digs It
I have surveyed literally hundreds of podcasts, and this is one of my favorites. It's smart, engaging, and it makes difficult ideas accessible to non specialists -- something that's not easy to do. This was all backed up by what Arthur Danto recently had to say about the podcast. "I was really thrilled by the podcast. It was a unique experience, seeing philosophy living in our culture. I’ve never before heard my work discussed like that, and rarely as intelligently. What was wonderful were all the digressions, but then everyone got back to the issues, and usually you came out right -or right enough, given where I was in the path of my thought when I wrote those essays." Keep up the good work guys.
do not know these guys
5 out of 5 stars
Mad legit
i love these guys on the way to work
awylo
5 out of 5 stars
Informative & entertaining
Not schooled in philosophy, but always interested, a respected friend of mine told me about PEL a few months ago. I've listened to nearly all the podcasts, some several times. These fellows know their stuff, yet make it understandable for those of us who REALLY don't know much about philosophy at all. The entertainment factor is very high - I tend to laugh out loud at least a few times during their discussions. Through these discussions I'm learning about some of the great philosophers and the questions they posed, helping me to understand life in different ways. I told my daughter (an elementary school teacher) about the podcast and now it's playing most of the times I stop by. The enthusiasm these guys share is contagious. Their differing views provide perspectives that reading alone wouldn't. Educational plus entertaining - bonus! I look forward to more episodes and hope Mark, Seth and Wes don't run out of the energy to put this all together.
FyzEd
5 out of 5 stars
Philosophy For Us By Us - PFUBU
Extremely entertaining! Three college buddies busting chops and talking shop. This is a great way to revisit old philosophy coursework and learn new philosophers for those who have been out of Academia for about a dozen years. As a late 30-something I find myself completely relating to the podcasters and more prepared to absorb the content. Stumbled upon it and cannot get enough.
fredster
5 out of 5 stars
One of my favorite podcasts!
This podcast is just the right mix of humor, serious debate, and deep philosophical thought. I look forward to each time my iTunes podcast listing cycles and shows a new episode to enjoy. Keep up the great work guys!
TheSanePsychotic
5 out of 5 stars
Probably the Best podcast I Have Ever Heard
I love this podcast. Each episode is full of fascinating views and information. It's definitely one of those podcasts that I listen to each episode at least twice, if not more than that. This podcast has introduced me to some great writings which has in turn got me interested in a lot of other stuff as well. I'm only seventeen, but this podcast has made me want to take at least a few philosophy classes once I get to college. It's that good. Plus, they don't make me feel stupid for not knowing what they're talking about most of the time. They make it not only interesting, but entertaining. Keep 'em coming, guys! Also, my book collection has grown quite a bit thanks to this podcast and I had a lot of books to begin with. Now I spend even more time reading than actually interacting with the world, so my parents thank you! Sort of...
shinobinc
5 out of 5 stars
Intelligent and funny - a rare combo
The best philosophy podcast on iTunes. In fact, one of the best podcasts on iTunes. These guys know their stuff, and importantly, know how to explain obscure philosophical concepts to the uninitiated. The fact that all 3 guys have a sense of humor doesn't hurt, either. Highly recommended. Some of the early episodes suffer from twitchy audio, but they've resolved those problems now. The episodes on Hobbes and Nietzsche are particularly good episodes with which to start.
Myyyles
5 out of 5 stars
thumbs way up
This is terrific. Just right for someone who has taken one or two phil classes and wants to pursue philosophy on their own time.
QuintenS
5 out of 5 stars
Compelling & thought provoking.
Really interesting stuff guys. I appreciate the opposing views and the respect you give to the subject matter and each others opinions. You've got another subscriber. Q
M.D. Jacobs
5 out of 5 stars
Fantastique!
This is one of the best on Itunes. Very funny, dry, intelligent, well flowing discussion. Think "You look Nice Today" except discussing serious philosophical issues.
rockwellian
5 out of 5 stars
Love it! Give me some Hegel!
Listening reminds me of arguing with Wes on the Quad at St. John's only he has mellowed and is funnier and I'm pretty sure there's no way I could beat him now. Sincerely, Godel Escher Bach
Brian-NJ
4 out of 5 stars
Accessible Philosophy
I enjoy philosophy very much but can't stand the intellectual m@sterbation which has stigmatized and alienated people from the process of philosophy. Philosophy is best done amongst people and these guys do a good job creating an outlet for those like myself who have zero outlet for our philosophical fascinations (save for a handful of internet forums). I hope they keep it up and would love a podcast on Kant.
planetary
5 out of 5 stars
Seriously fun and informative conversations
Like: Unlike most philosophy podcasts, this one really works. It's a long-form (over an hour, usually) discussion among three former philosophy grad students discussing brief readings from core philosophy. What keeps this show on my subscribe list is that they explain their core arguments in clear English, and don't hesitate to object to it, or each other, in an entertaining and unpretentious way. This is not an abstract discourse on ideas, either; these guys care about how philosophy helps us better undstand what's really going on in our experience. In their own words, they focus on ideas instead of fetishizing dead guys. Further, it's not a contentious-for-the-sake-of-"good radio" show, but a fun and collaborative discussion among people who appear to care about the personal philosophical enterprise. Needs Improvement: They sometimes break one of their self-imposed rules, by assuming that you *do* know some philosophy. For example, in the show on Camus, they just start discussing Existentialism (a term that's taken on all kinds of meanings in the wild) without any introductory definition of what it is or how it arose. So before they get to the text's core argument I would appreciate a bit more stage setting which better indicates who this philosopher was, when they lived, and what they're reacting to. They often get to much of this material, but often much later in the episode. Verdict: If you've been looking for an accessible philosophy podcast, and don't mind the long format, you should try this show. I strongly advise starting with episode 1, as references to previous episodes appear to accrete. Definitely worth listening to.
Thegood56
5 out of 5 stars
Loves me some Hobbes
This by far the best podcast in what I would call "The Geek" category. This would include: alien talk, gadget toys and other insightful programs. However, the boyz seam to have lost their enthusiasm since the first couple shows. This comes from the lack of energy in their intro, which I usually look forward to. However I have listened to each of them at least a couple of times and started reading the very joyous "lethiavan" by Thomas Hobbs. And if a podcast can get me to read something then I'm all for it.
Derek Denton
4 out of 5 stars
A thoughtful, fun, provocative podcast
Do you miss breezy, chatty conversations over Very Important Matters with friends where laughs and ideas keep rolling? Then these are your fellows. Lofty matters considered with a tell-it-like-it-is style. Hosted by self-exiled scholars with productive lives outside the Ivory Tower, but who find the fun in throwing water balloons of reality-check wisdom back over their shoulders.
HPSeaton
5 out of 5 stars
I listen therefore I am
These three guys go along way to making dry, academic tomes exciting! (Yes...that's a good thing). I'm glad they came down from their ivory towers to illuminate ideas to the masses! I can hardly wait until they tackle Wittgenstein...if they can make me understand him I will owe them my first born! Great podcast guys...look forward to each new episode!
Podcast information
- Amount of episodes
- 567
- Subscribers
- 23
- Verified
- Yes
- Website
- Explicit content
- No
- Episode type
- episodic
- Podcast link
- https://podvine.com/link/..
- Last upload date
- January 30, 2023
- Last fetch date
- February 4, 2023 9:11 AM
- Upload range
- WEEKLY
- Author
- Mark Linsenmayer, Wes Alwan, Seth Paskin, Dylan Casey
- Copyright
- © 2022 The Partially Examined Life LLC
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- Ep. 309: Wittgenstein On Certainty (Part Two)Continuing to discuss On Certainty, we get deeply into textual quotes. How does he actually respond to Moore's argument about his hand? How does he extend his account to talk about mathematical and scientific statements? Is Wittgenstein a pragmatist? Get more at partiallyexaminedlife.com. Visit partiallyexaminedlife.com/support to get ad-free episodes and tons of bonus discussion including a new Nightcap discussion that talks more about Wittgenstein. Check out the Tolkien Road Podcast at TolkienRoad.com. Keep up to date with the PEL 4/15 NYC live show at partiallyexaminedlife.com/liveshow.0 comments0
- PEL Presents PMP#143: Pinocchio the Unfilmable (Yet Frequently Filmed)Mark, Lawrence, Sarahlyn, and Al discuss the original 1883 freaky children's story and consider the recent rush of film versions, from a new Disney/Robert Zemikis CGI take to Guillermo del Toro's stop-motion passion project to a heavily costumed Italian version by Matteo Garrone. Why do people keep remaking this story, and how has the original moral of "be a good boy and obey" changed over the years? For more, visit prettymuchpop.com. Hear bonus content at patreon.com/prettymuchpop or by subscribing via Apple Podcasts to the Mark Lintertainment Channel. If you like this podcast, try The Social Breakdown at TheSocialBreakdown.com.0 comments0
- Ep. 309: Wittgenstein On Certainty (Part One)Discussing the notes Ludwig Wittgenstein made at the end of his life in 1951 that were published as On Certainty in 1969. Can we coherently doubt propositions like "physical objects exist," "the world is more than 50 years old," and "this is my hand"? Wittgenstein looks at these questions via his framework of language games. Is doubting one of these a legitimate move in a game? Get more at partiallyexaminedlife.com. Visit partiallyexaminedlife.com/support to get ad-free episodes and tons of bonus discussion. Check out the Overthink podcast and Conversations with Coleman. Attend our live show in NYC on April 15.0 comments0
- PEL Presents PMP#142: Lyric Literality w/ Dave PhilpottSince 2008, Dave has written cheeky (but actually heavily researched) letters to rock stars that point out logical flaws in and/or deliberately misunderstand their lyrics. Many of these have been answered by the artists and housed in three books: Dear Mr. Kershaw , Dear Mr. Popstar , and Grammar Free In The U.K . Mark and Al Baker talk to Dave about the "green ink" stereotype in British comedy, metaphors in songwriting, how meaning escapes the intentions of the author, the clash between lyrical meaning and musical style, avoiding clichés, and more. For more, visit prettymuchpop.com. Hear bonus content at patreon.com/prettymuchpop or by subscribing via Apple Podcasts to the Mark Lintertainment Channel.0 comments0
- PEL Presents NEM#188: Pat Irwin (Raybeats, B-52s, SUSS) Writes for TV (and Himself)Pat started in the late '70s New York No Wave scene with 8-Eyed spy, but quickly got into soundtrack work for shows like Nurse Jackie, plus cartoons and indie films. We discuss clips from Dexter: New Blood (2022), Bored to Death (2011), and Rocco's Modern Life (feat. the B-52s, with whom he was playing at the time in 1992), plus "In Another Time" from Duets for Electric Guitar and Piano (2018) (the outro is the version of that with J. Walter Hawkes from Wide Open Sky (2019)), "Hoodlum Priest" by The Raybeats from Glass: The Lost Philip Glass Sessions (1982), and conclude by listening to "Winter Was Hard" (2022) by SUSS. Hear more Nakedly Examined Music. Like our Facebook page. Support us on Patreon. Sponsors: Get 15% off an annual membership masterclass.com/examined. Check out Music Rewind at musicrewindpodcast.com.0 comments0
- Ep. 308: Moore's Proof of Mind-Independent Reality (Part Two)We quickly complete our treatment of G.E. Moore’s "Proof of the External World" (1939) and move on to consider "Certainty" (1941). Get more at partiallyexaminedlife.com. Visit partiallyexaminedlife.com/support to get ad-free episodes and first crack at tickets for PEL Live in Manhattan on April 15. Sponsors : Check out the Weird Studies podcast at weirdstudies.com. Get a highly effective donation of up to $100 matched at Givewell.org, pick PODCAST and enter THE PARTIALLY EXAMINED LIFE at checkout.0 comments0
- PEL Presents Philosophy vs. Improv #45: Meaningful Road Trips w/ Dee Bradley BakerVoice actor Dee, who has a background in both improv and stand-up, talks to Mark and Bill about the meaning of life and engages in THREE scenes all about a parent trying to get some kids into a vehicle and on the road. Also, does COVID cause ennui? Mark philosophizes at partiallyexaminedlife.com. Bill improvises (and teaches) at chicagoimprovstudio.com. Hear more at philosophyimprov.com. Support the podcast to get all our post-game discussions and other bonus stuff. Sponsor: Check out Killed to Death, an improvised true crime podcast.0 comments0
- Ep. 308: Moore's Proof of Mind-Independent Reality (Part One)On G.E. Moore’s "Proof of the External World" (1939) and "Certainty" (1941). Moore shows you his hands and says "these are my hands, which are physical objects, and thus the external world exists!" Does this defeat skepticism? Get more at partiallyexaminedlife.com. Visit partiallyexaminedlife.com/support to get ad-free episodes and tons of bonus discussion. Check out the Overthink podcast and Conversations with Coleman. Attend our live show in NYC on April 15.0 comments0
- PREMIUM-PEL Nightcap 2022 Wrap-UpRecorded by Mark, Wes, and Dylan before our Moore discussion, we play one more listener appreciation clip that leads us into an examination of whether you listeners should try to read the texts we cover yourselves. If you're not hearing the full version of this part of the discussion, sign up via one of the options described at partiallyexaminedlife.com/support.0 comments0
- Ep. 307: G.E. Moore Defends Common Sense (Part Two)Continuing on "A Defense of Common Sense" (1925). Moore argues that physical facts are not dependent on minds and considers the various ways of analyzing the act of seeing and identifying your hand. Yes, he really does this! Get more at partiallyexaminedlife.com. Visit partiallyexaminedlife.com/support to get ad-free episodes and tons of bonus discussion including our year-end Nightcap discussion. Sponsors : Check out The Mad Scientist Podcast at themadscientistpodcast.com. Get a highly effective donation of up to $100 matched at Givewell.org, pick PODCAST and enter THE PARTIALLY EXAMINED LIFE at checkout.0 comments0
- Ep. 307: G.E. Moore Defends Common Sense (Part One)On "A Defense of Common Sense" (1925), featuring Mark, Wes, Seth, and Dylan. Moore defends our pre-philosophical certainty in beliefs about the existence of physical objects and other minds against skeptics and idealists. Is his apparently simple argument effective or just glib? Get more at partiallyexaminedlife.com. Visit partiallyexaminedlife.com/support to get ad-free episodes and tons of bonus discussion. Sponsor : Check out the Meta Minds podcast at metamindstherapy.com.0 comments0
- PREMIUM-Ep. 306: Dworkin and the Dobbs Decision (Part Three)Concluding on the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization (2021) Supreme Court decision. We talk more about the rationale for the decision and in particular the dissent by Breyer, Sotomayor, and Kagan. If you're not hearing the full version of this part of the discussion, sign up via one of the options described at partiallyexaminedlife.com/support.0 comments0
- Ep. 306: Dworkin and the Dobbs Decision (Part Two)Continuing on Ronald Dworkin's "Unenumerated Rights: Whether and How Roe Should be Overruled" (1992) and the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization (2021) decision featuring guest Robin Linsenmayer. Get more at partiallyexaminedlife.com. Visit partiallyexaminedlife.com/support to get ad-free episodes and tons of bonus discussion including the supporter-exclusive part three to this episode. Sponsors: Visit StoryWorth.com/pel to save $10 making it easy for your loved one to write their story. Get a highly effective donation of up to $100 matched at Givewell.org, pick PODCAST and enter THE PARTIALLY EXAMINED LIFE at checkout.0 comments0
- Ep. 306: Dworkin and the Dobbs Decision (Part One)Does the U.S. Constitution guarantee the right to an abortion? We discuss Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization (2021) and Ronald Dworkin's "Unenumerated Rights: Whether and How Roe Should be Overruled" (1992). With guest Robin Linsenmayer. Get more at partiallyexaminedlife.com. Visit partiallyexaminedlife.com/support to get ad-free episodes and tons of bonus discussion. Sponsor : Check out the Conversations with Coleman podcast.0 comments0
- PREMIUM-Ep. 305: Cormac McCarthy's "Blood Meridian" (Part Three)To conclude our discussion of Blood Meridian, we talk about the roles of maturation and regression in the novel, plus more on Judge Holden's philosophy, and more. If you're not hearing the full version of this part of the discussion, sign up via one of the options described at partiallyexaminedlife.com/support.0 comments0
- Ep. 305: Cormac McCarthy's "Blood Meridian" (Part Two)Continuing on McCarthy's 1985 novel, we discuss the philosophy of war held by the character Judge Holden, plus whether the book's violence is gratuitous and why it might be unfilmable. Get more at partiallyexaminedlife.com. Visit partiallyexaminedlife.com/support to get ad-free episodes and tons of bonus discussion including the supporter-exclusive part three to this episode. The Partially Examined Life is sponsored by BetterHelp. Save 10% of your first month of therapy at BetterHelp.com/partially. Get a highly effective donation of up to $100 matched at Givewell.org, pick PODCAST and enter THE PARTIALLY EXAMINED LIFE at checkout.0 comments0
- Ep. 305: Cormac McCarthy's "Blood Meridian" (Part One)On McCarthy's 1985 anti-Western novel, featuring Wes, Seth, and Dylan. How does violence play a role in the way the world works? This novel about a rogue band of scalp hunters presents a pessimistic, nihilistic philosophy where violence is central to the human condition and is the way to self-knowledge. Get more at partiallyexaminedlife.com. Visit partiallyexaminedlife.com/support to get ad-free episodes and tons of bonus discussion. Sponsor: Subscribe to Talk Nerdy with Cara Santa Maria.0 comments0
- PREMIUM-PEL Nightcap November 2022: Listener TestimonialsWe recently put out a call among our supporters for some short audio clips of folks telling us about their relationship to PEL, and here they are. Mark, Seth, and Dylan play and respond to some of these. If you're not hearing the full version of this part of the discussion, sign up via one of the options described at partiallyexaminedlife.com/support.0 comments0
- Ep. 304: Dworkin v. Hart on Legal Judgment (Part Two)Continuing on Roland Dworkin's "The Model of Rules" (1967) and Scott J. Shapiro's "The 'Hart-Dworkin' Debate: A Short Guide for the Perplexed" (2007), plus some of Dworkin's "Hard Cases" (1977). How do Hartians respond to Dworkin's initial attack? Can Hart's theory incorporate the fact that judges consult their culture's moral standards without making the law dependent on morality? Get more at partiallyexaminedlife.com. Visit partiallyexaminedlife.com/support to get ad-free episodes and tons of bonus discussion including the supporter-exclusive part three to this episode. Sponsor : Check out the Profoundly Pointless podcast at profoundlypointless.com.0 comments0
- Ep. 304: Dworkin v. Hart on Legal Judgment (Part One)On Ronald Dworkin's "The Model of Rules" (1967) and Scott J. Shapiro's "The 'Hart-Dworkin' Debate: A Short Guide for the Perplexed" (2007). How do judges make decisions in hard cases? When the law "runs out" and doesn't definitively decide an issue, do judges then just draw on their personal moral judgments? Dworkin says no, that moral principles are (contra Hart) built into the legal principles which guide judges, even if these principles are not written out in legal rules. Get more at partiallyexaminedlife.com. Visit partiallyexaminedlife.com/support to get ad-free episodes and tons of bonus discussion. Sponsor : Visit StoryWorth.com/pel to save $10 making it easy for your loved one to write their story.0 comments0
- PEL Presents Philosophy vs. Improv #42: The Worth of a Human Life w/ Carneades the YouTube StarThe anonymous policy wonk who runs the Carneades.org YouTube channel joins Mark and Bill to discuss the core concept of his new book, Are All Lives Equal?: Why Cost-Benefit Analysis Values Rich Lives More and How Philosophy Can Fix It. Should economics really be measuring the value of life at all? Can it do this in any principled way? Can economists really understand how much joy cat videos really bring us? What should parasitic micro-organisms value? Were all the world's religions originally infections diseases? No question is off the table! Mark philosophizes at partiallyexaminedlife.com. Bill improvises (and teaches) at chicagoimprovstudio.com. Hear more at philosophyimprov.com. Support the podcast to get all our post-game discussions and other bonus stuff.0 comments0
- PREMIUM-Ep. 303: H.L.A. Hart on the Foundations of Law (Part Three)On The Concept of Law (1961), ch. 6, "Foundations of a Legal System," on Hart's concept of a rule of recognition that ultimately determines what will count as a law in a given society. This ends up being more complicated than merely "The Constitution," but the action itself of officials respecting, obeying, and enforcing that Constitution. If you're not hearing the full version of this part of the discussion, sign up via one of the options described at partiallyexaminedlife.com/support.0 comments0
- Ep. 303: H.L.A. Hart on the Foundations of Law (Part Two)Continuing on "Positivism and the Separation of Law and Morals" (1958) and The Concept of Law (1961), ch. 5 and 6. If law is not based on morality, then why obey the law? What makes a legal system exist at all, as opposed to a lawless state? Is saying something is legally required just a way of predicting that people will generally obey it? Get more at partiallyexaminedlife.com. Visit partiallyexaminedlife.com/support to get ad-free episodes and tons of bonus discussion including the supporter-exclusive part three to this episode. Sponsor : Get 10% off a month of therapy at BetterHelp.com/partially.0 comments0
- Ep. 303: H.L.A. Hart on the Foundations of Law (Part One)On "Positivism and the Separation of Law and Morals" (1958) and The Concept of Law (1961), ch. 5 and 6. What's the relationship between law and morality? If law isn't founded on morality, what is it founded on? Hart's legal positivism makes a sharp distinction between law as a human invention and morality. Get more at partiallyexaminedlife.com. Visit partiallyexaminedlife.com/support to get ad-free episodes and tons of bonus discussion. Sponsor : Try the Mind Escape podcast to explore consciousness and fringe narratives.0 comments0
- PREMIUM-Ep. 302: Erasmus Praises Foolishness (Part Three)Mark, Wes, and eventually Dylan recap The Praise of Folly, getting into Erasmus' ambivalent take on asceticism. In the full episode, we get seriously personal and cover his sexism and comments on love, the folly of fandom, and the role of humor in philosophy. If you're not hearing the full version of this part of the discussion, sign up via one of the options described at partiallyexaminedlife.com/support.0 comments0
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